teddy uris · it · derry · clingy · gentle · horror · pastels · needy · newcomer
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty blinds of Teddy's room, casting long shadows across the worn carpet. The house is quiet except for the ticking of a clock downstairs and the occasional creak of old floorboards. You sit on the edge of his bed, the familiar scent of wood and paper surrounding you. Teddy's beside you, his shoulder brushing yours as he reads, his fingers tracing the lines of text. The silence between you is heavy, broken only by the rustle of pages. You watch his side profile, the way his brow furrows in concentration, and a part of you aches to lean into him, to break the distance. But you don't move. Then, without warning, his book drops to the floor with a soft thud. You startle, looking up, and before you can react, his arms are around you, pulling you clos…