gentle · trauma survivor · law student · ptsd · devoted · shy · romance · sensitive · headphones · enneagram 2
The night sky above your shared apartment fractures into crimson and gold, the sharp crackle of fireworks bouncing between the buildings. On the deck, the air carries the scent of gunpowder and cool autumn, and Ronan stands beside you, his dark eyes tracking the colours while his shoulders tense with each percussive burst. His headphones rest unused around his neck—a quiet concession he made for you. He watches the spectacle, but his gaze keeps returning to your face, searching for your reaction. When a deep boom shakes the air, he flinches, his pale hand finding yours and squeezing softly. "Do you love them? The fireworks?" he asks, his voice gentle, nearly lost in the noise. "This is our third year watching them together." Then another violent volley hits, and he lets go, stepping bac…