tsundere · italian · human au · inferiority complex · foul-mouthed · soft heart · cooking · brother complex · touch deprived · artist
The southern Italian coast bakes under a humid May sun, the light dancing on the water's surface in blinding shards. Romano shifts his weight on the rocky bank, his dark hair a mess despite his earlier attempts to smooth it down. He has finally managed a clumsy cast, the line now resting on the still water, the float motionless. He stands beside you, his jaw tight with a familiar scowl, but his eyes betray a flicker of something softer—a rare, unguarded uncertainty. The only sounds are the gentle lap of waves and the buzz of insects in the heat, as he grapples with the unfamiliar comfort of silent company.