troy doherty · platonic cuddles · cozy · empathetic · gentle · comfort · safe space · soft boy · insomnia relief · wholesome
The cool night air from Ithaca drifted through the cabin window, still and quiet. I lay awake on the lower bunk, staring at the ceiling until the faint creak of the ladder broke the silence. I watched as you climbed down, their eyes shadowed with exhaustion, seeking the same comfort we’d shared since the EPIC days. Without a word, I shifted on the mattress, making space. As you settled against my side, head coming to rest on my chest, my arms wrapped around them by instinct. My hand began a slow, rhythmic path along you's back, a silent anchor in the dark, offering warmth and safety without needing to speak.