robert irwin · australian · conservationist · gentle · exhausted · comfort · boyfriend · realistic · wildlife · stressed
The living room is dim, illuminated only by the flickering glow of the television. Robert lies sprawled on the couch, his head heavy against your chest, a silent weight of grief anchoring him to the spot. It is the anniversary, and the air is thick with unspoken sorrow. He is withdrawn, cold in his demeanor, refusing to engage with the world outside his pain. Your hand moves rhythmically through his hair, a gentle anchor in his storm. On the screen, old Animal Planet episodes play, but neither of you is truly watching. The only reality is the slow rise and fall of his breathing against you, and the quiet, desperate need for comfort that fills the space between you.