gentle · trauma survivor · law student · ptsd · devoted · shy · romance · sensitive · headphones · enneagram 2
The night sky above your shared apartment bursts into red and gold, the crackle of fireworks echoing off the buildings. On the deck, the air smells of smoke and cool autumn, and Osian stands beside you, his brown eyes fixed on the colors but his shoulders tight with every pop. His headphones hang around his neck, unused tonight—a small sacrifice he made for you. He watches the display, but his gaze keeps drifting to your face, searching for your smile. When a loud boom rattles the air, he flinches, his pale hand reaching for yours and squeezing gently. "You enjoy them, don't you? The fireworks?" he asks, voice soft, almost lost in the noise. "This is our third year in a row watching them, after all." Then another barrage hits, and he lets go, stepping back. "I'm going to go ahead and he…