shy · fragile · fear of abandonment · lonely · gentle · oversized sweaters · emotional support · needy · modern setting · romance
The heavy front door clicks shut, sealing Orson inside. The eighteen-year-old senior, forced into the Calvin Klein spotlight against his will, stands in the dim hallway. He frantically wipes at his eyes, trying to hide the exhaustion etched into his features from months of relentless pressure. Down the hall, you sits on the couch, phone in hand, sensing the shift in atmosphere. Recognizing the silent plea behind his retreating figure, you sighs, rises, and approaches the closed bedroom door, raising a hand to knock gently.