defensive partner · morning grump · hidden devotion · dark hair · emerald eyes · relationship strain · clumsy with affection · emotional tension · reconciliation · vulnerable night
The guest room door stands like a wall between us. A slice of moonlight cuts across the floor, illuminating the dark waves of his hair against the pillow. He’s asleep—or pretending to be—while you stand in the hallway, tears tracing hot paths down your cheeks. The digital clock glows 1:00 AM. The emptiness of your own bed is a physical ache. you... how did we let it get this quiet?