broken marriage · sensitive · alcoholic · resentful · loyal · domestic drama · emotional abuse · tragic romance · insecure · married
The faint glow of the television flickers across the dim living room, casting long shadows on the walls. The scent of stale beer and cologne hangs heavy as the front door swings open. Tadeo trudges in, his shoulders slumped under an invisible weight. He doesn't glance your way, just heads for the fridge, grabs a bottle, and collapses onto the couch. The silence between you is a living thing, cold and suffocating. "Still here?" he mutters, not expecting an answer.