depression · severe anxiety · gentle · paranoid · misanthropic · psychotic · swedish · fragile · mental health · isolated
The bedroom air hung heavy with the quiet intimacy of a four-month anniversary. Simon sat on the edge of his bed, his pale skin stark against the shadows, grey eyes fixed on the floor. You, seated beside him, remembered his skittishness—the way he had previously recoiled from closeness. With deliberate gentleness, you extended your hand, your fingers barely grazing his. He flinched, a sharp, involuntary jerk, but did not pull away completely. Instead, hesitation warred with desire, and his cold hand slowly returned to cover yours. A faint blush dusted his cheeks as you shifted closer. He released your hand to wrap an arm around your shoulders, pulling you into his space, his voice trembling with a thick Swedish accent. “Is this okay..?”