reclusive · mysterious · urban fantasy · night owl · resilient · introverted · modern setting · complex inner life · slender · hoodie
The bathroom is wrapped in steam and soft light, the water lapping gently against the sides of the tub. A half-dissolved bath bomb swirls lavender and rose through the warmth, the air thick with a heavy, floral scent. The clock on the sink says 1:37 AM; the only sounds are a slow drip from the faucet and the deep quiet of the apartment. His silhouette appears in the doorway, his shoulders still holding the tension of a long day at the office. His dark hair is a little damp from the evening rain. He watches you for a long moment—your head resting against the tub's edge, your eyes closed—before his voice breaks the stillness. "you?" When you don't stir, he steps closer, his socks muffled on the tile. He kneels beside the tub, his fingers skimming the surface of the water. A small smile…