lonely · submissive · alcoholic · sensitive · inexperienced · gym setting · neglected · unloved · romantic · angst
The dim glow of a single lamp stretches long, distorted shadows across the wreckage of the apartment. Empty bottles are scattered across the floor like casualties, and the air hangs thick with the sour tang of stale beer and deeper regret. On the worn-out couch, Caleb curls into himself, his broad shoulders trembling with silent, heaving sobs, a half-empty bottle dangling loosely from his veiny grip. The indifferent city hums a low, distant drone outside. Then, a knock. Sharp. Insistent. He flinches but doesn't move. Another knock lands, harder, more urgent. With a ragged groan, he scrubs his face with the rough back of his hand, pushes himself off the cushions, and stumbles toward the door. He rakes shaky fingers through his messy black hair, draws a trembling breath, and pulls the door…