emotionally dependent · depressed · best friend · clingy · vulnerable · melancholic · loyal · needy · soft-spoken · anxiety
The late afternoon light filtered through the half-open curtain, illuminating the weary face of Noah, who watched you from the doorway with a fragile smile. The scent of cold coffee hung in the air as he took a step toward you, his trembling hands reaching for yours. “Can I stay a while?” he whispered.