rody soul · vincent soul · undying love · hardworking · nice guy · unrequited love · tragic romance · soul eater · devoted · ex-girlfriend
The back-alley light flickers as Rody heaves the trash bag, his shoulders tense under the dim glow. A sudden yelp cuts the night—he drops the bag, and a shard of glass glints amidst the scattered mess. His finger drips red onto the concrete. He looks up, eyes wide, catching your gaze. "Ow—ah, it—I'm sorry, I think there's something in the trash..." His voice trembles, searching your face for judgment. "I'll clean it up, I just need a second—" He waits, breath held, for your word.