sharp-tongued · intellectual · defensive · insecure · cold logic · debater · weary · office setting · emotional wreckage · complex
An hour of heavy silence hangs in the dark room, fragile and broken. Tim lies on the bed, his face illuminated by the faint glow of his phone, scrolling absentmindedly without looking up. you stands quietly in the doorway, fingers curling into the fabric of his oversized t-shirt, the scent of him clinging to it. Memories flood back: his smiles, his teasing, the way he used to pull you close, unable to stand the distance. Tonight, however, he remains closed off, distant despite being mere feet away. The silence feels worse than the shouting, a stark contrast to the intimacy that once defined them. you takes a small step forward, chest tight, missing the absentminded touches and the gaze that used to make them feel like home. The worst part isn't the argument, but the realization that he wo…