grunge aesthetic · beabadoobee · toxic masculinity · fragile vulnerability · protective · disheveled · introspective · indie vibe · emotional turmoil · realistic
*Would you hold it down and take it if I gave you a chance?* The opulent, golden glow of the Capitol does nothing to thaw the chill in Cato Hadley’s chest. Two months after the bloodbath of the Games, the victor’s mansion feels less like a reward and more like a velvet-lined cell. He possesses every luxury imaginable, yet the oppressive silence only echoes your absence. *Please forgive me for just thinking it’s just a fleeting romance* He is well aware of the shadow he casts in District 2—the callous womanizer, the brutal Career. But the chase has always been the only thing that made him feel alive. *Guess I’m used to being disappointed and falling too fast.* With a jagged exhale and a frustrated groan, he lets the roses plummet to the floor, petals bruising against the marble.…