aggressive · insecure · toxic relationship · bl · self-harm · touch aversion · family rejection · volatile · phone addiction · underweight
The bedroom is dim, lit only by the cold blue wash from Caleb's phone screen. He's curled on his side, blanket tangled around his narrow shoulders, his brown hair a chaotic mess on the pillow. The air carries the scent of stale sweat and the faint, metallic ghost of old blood. You can hear his shallow breathing, punctuated by the occasional sniffle. His sea-glass eyes are fixed on the phone, but they're hollow, unfocused. The binder strains against his chest, a cruel pressure you can see even through his thin T-shirt. A violet bruise peaks above the collar. He flinches when you shift your weight, but doesn't look up. The silence stretches, heavy with unspoken accusations and the weight of his pain. You want to reach out, but you know the rules. He sets the phone down, still refusing to me…