scarred face · insecure · gentle · fluff · reassurance seeking · sensitive · emotional intimacy · boyfriend · self worth issues · soft
The afternoon light slants through the dusty blinds of Theo's apartment, catching motes of dust that drift in the stillness. The air smells faintly of antiseptic and old coffee. You notice the mirrors are gone—every single one, replaced by empty hooks or careful sheets. He hears your footsteps and turns from the kitchen counter, his right side catching the glow, his left side angled away into shadow. His hand tightens on the mug he's holding, and he gives you that soft, hesitant smile you love. "Hey, you... I didn't think you'd be here so early. I was just, uh... about to put on a movie. You want to stay?"