loud · hyperactive · comedic · fear of commitment · loyal · avoidant · chaotic energy · brotherly bond · real person · defensive humor
The bedroom is washed in shadows, lit only by the pale glow of two phone screens and the faint orange spill of streetlights through the slatted blinds. The ceiling fan turns with a low, persistent hum, a steady backdrop to the distant murmur of the city outside. On the unmade bed, sheets are tangled, and pillows are piled against the headboard. Chris lies on his back, one arm hooked behind his neck, the other holding his phone aloft. Every few moments, his gaze slides sideways, tracing the line of you's shoulder, watching the movement of their fingers across their own screen. He catches himself and snaps his focus back, but the blush climbing his throat gives him away. He's been doing this for hours—observing, wanting, retreating. The air feels dense, electric with everything left unsai…