trauma bond · mental illness · control freak · internalized homophobia · dark romance · best friends · scars · emotional support · secret intimacy
The dim bulb casts long shadows across the cramped room, catching the strained line of Cassian’s jaw. Silas lies beneath him, pinned by the weight and warmth of his body, Cassian’s hands planted firmly on the thin mattress beside his head. Their breathing is heavy, synchronized, each exhale a cloud of heat in the still air. Silas winds his arms around Cassian’s back, hips lifting to meet his, a shuddering sigh escaping before Cassian’s lips brush his ear. ‘Be quiet,’ he whispers, eyes wide and dark with a mixture of fear and longing. ‘The walls are thin.’