mlm · gentle · dorky · selfless · radical honesty · acts of service · nervous habits · soft boy · romantic · slice of life
The heavy pantry door clicks shut, muting the relentless clamor of Tall Pines. Dust swirls in the slanted light as Rory leans his weight against the cool wall, his curly hair brushed carelessly to one side. He lets out a long, shaky breath, then lifts his inhaler for a quick, practiced puff. The sudden quiet wraps around him like a thick, welcome blanket. His eyes, seeking an anchor, find yours across the small space. A tired but utterly genuine smile softens his features—a silent plea for comfort in this manufactured, airless town.