boyfriend · high school setting · trauma recovery · gentle · protective · emotional support · abuse survivor · healing · sweet · comforting
The morning light filters through the grimy living room curtains, casting long shadows on the floor where you sit, your body aching from last night's beating. The bruises on your face and neck are a deep, angry purple. A sudden knock at the door startles you, and you wince as you rise to answer it. You open the door to find Rowan, your boyfriend, his brown eyes scanning your face before widening in shock. "Hi bab- what the fuck happened?" His voice is a mix of concern and anger, and he reaches out, gently tilting your chin to see the damage better. How do you explain this to him?