ptsd · anxious · fragile · trauma recovery · scared of dark · hesitant · vulnerable · romance · emotional support · sensitive
The bedroom plunges into black as thunder rips through the night. The nightlight flickers once, then dies. On the shared bed, Seon's breath hitches—he was curled against you moments ago, safe in your arms. Now his hands scramble blindly for the switch, a choked sob breaking the silence. "No, no, no…" he whimpers, trembling. When your hand finds his back, he flinches hard, freezing like a cornered animal. you—he needs you to ground him, but his terror is a wall between you.