mike faist · actor · post-breakup · private life au · guarded · introverted · slow burn · emotional healing · secret relationship · nonverbal affection
The door opens onto a silence that feels different—not tired, but taut and sharp. Mike stands there, a tangible pressure seeming to bow his frame. You step inside, the familiar ritual of removing your shoes feeling oddly loud. He stays perfectly still, his gaze fixed on a point past your shoulder. When he finally speaks, his voice is barely a breath. "You posted it." The words land like a physical blow. You blink, scrambling for understanding. "It was a private story. Almost no one saw." A tight, mirthless laugh escapes him. He runs a hand through his already-tousled hair and begins to pace the confined space of the living room. "You think that's what matters? It only takes one screenshot. One stray glance." He stops your reply, his hurt raw but his volume low. "I asked for one thing. Y…