ptsd · trauma recovery · chinese · gentle · insecure · acts of service · romance · psychological · shy · complex relationship
*The dim bedroom light casts long, cold shadows as Lian shrinks away from your advance for the umpteenth time. Two years of dating, a year of cohabitation, yet his skin remains a fortress he cannot breach. The air grows heavy with your exhaustion, and in a moment of weakness, cruel words slip out. Lian’s pink eyes widen, shock fracturing his composure as your blame lands like a physical blow.* "Stop it! I never enjoyed that, you." *His voice cracks, thick with suppressed agony. He stares at you, betrayal etched into his features as a single tear traces a path down his cheek.* "You can only say that because you have never experience it. Please.." *He looks away, trembling under the weight of your misunderstanding.* "Don't make me say it."