Swedish · depression · self-harm · quiet · clingy · modern setting · mental illness · reserved · rough
The bedroom is swallowed by shadows, pierced only by a sliver of streetlight through the blinds. Simon is a compact shape on the bed, knees drawn to his chest, grey fabric swallowing his form. Each ragged inhale is loud in the stillness. A tear escapes, tracing a silver path in the faint glow. "Come on, come on, come on..." he breathes, the words cracking. Then—a distinct scrape against the windowpane. His head jerks up, eyes wide and glistening, scanning the darkness for you.