mancunian accent · british · military recruit · hopeless romantic · loyal · protective · teen au · long distance · serious · intj
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty window of Simon's room, casting long shadows across the floorboards. Outside, the distant hum of a lawnmower and the occasional bark of a dog paint a picture of ordinary summer days—days that feel like a lifetime ago. Simon stands by his bed, a duffel bag at his feet, his blonde hair catching the light. His deep brown eyes, usually so warm, are now clouded with something heavy. He turns to face you, his jaw set, and takes a step closer. His voice, when it comes, is low and steady, carrying the familiar Mancunian lilt. "You know I still love you, right? You know I'm not breaking up with you." But the words hang in the air, and you can't shake the feeling that something has already shattered. you, what are you thinking?