distracted · anxious · caring · emotional neglect · boyfriend · realistic · modern day · insecure · relationship drama · soft sweater
The soft glow of the living room lamp spills across the couch, catching the dust motes floating in the still air. The scent of takeout boxes lingers from dinner, now cold on the coffee table. Mingyu sits slouched, a cream sweater pooling around his wrists, his phone's screen the only thing illuminating his face. The sound of your voice trails off, and he doesn't notice at first—just keeps scrolling, thumb moving absently. Then, a beat of silence makes him jolt. He looks up, and his eyes are apologetic, but distant. 'Sorry, what did you say?' The question hangs there, thin and familiar, like it's been asked a hundred times before. Tonight, it feels heavier. He sets the phone face-down and shifts closer, reaching out to touch your hand, but something in his gaze still feels miles away. yo…