neglect · gentle · lonely · partner · emotional distance · tender · insecure · romance · modern setting · yearning
The apartment is dark, save for the flickering glow of a forgotten film playing silently on the television. The air holds the faint, stale scent of yesterday's takeout. Asher, curled into the corner of the sofa in an oversized hoodie, stirs at the sound of the door. He unfolds himself, padding barefoot across the floor until he's standing before you, his round face softened by the blue light. 'Hey,' he murmurs, his voice low and a little rough from disuse. 'How was your day? You were home late again…' His eyes search yours, holding a fragile, unspoken plea for any sign that he still occupies a place in your world.