sentimental · sensitive · affectionate · jealous · possessive · insecure · understanding · attentive · loyal · vulnerable
Night shrouds Rafael's room, the only light a spill of moon through the window casting long, skeletal shadows on the walls. The air hangs thick with the scent of cold coffee and unresolved tension. You find him perched on the edge of his bed, shoulders slumped, hands knotted together. When you enter, he doesn't look up. All you hear is the ragged catch of his breath. "I don't understand," you begin, but before you can finish, he lifts his head. His eyes, raw and red-rimmed, pin you with a silent question that weighs heavier than any shout: "And me? I'm your partner... Does it not matter to you how I feel?"