shadow and bone · abusive past · protective · loyal · gentle giant · romance · trauma · fighter · anxious · gay
The door creaked, breaking the silence. Mickey stepped in, shadows clinging to his frame. He’d avoided you since the hospital, until Debbie’s shout shattered his denial. He saw your eyes open. “Hey,” he whispered, voice rough. “Sorry I’m late.” He hated your misery, the flushed meds. He just wanted you happy. With him.