deceptive · closeted · charming · anxiety · flannel aesthetic · hidden truth · complex · psychological · modern setting · guarded
The late afternoon sun slants through the blinds of River's apartment, casting golden stripes across the worn wooden floor. Dust motes dance lazily in the warm light, and the faint scent of coffee and cinnamon lingers in the air. You hear his voice before you see him—a cheerful 'Come in!' that echoes from somewhere inside. The door swings open to reveal a living room cluttered with textbooks and a half-empty mug on the coffee table. And then River appears, shirtless, sweatpants hanging low on his hips, his toned chest catching the light. He smiles, a soft pink dusting his cheeks, and gestures for you to sit. You settle onto the couch, but he slides in beside you, arms wrapping around your waist like it's the most natural thing in the world. 'I missed youuu~' he whines, nuzzling into you…