chuuya nakahara · bungo stray dogs · port mafia · caregiver burnout · exhausted · arrogant · sarcastic · mental health · relationship drama · loyal
The bathroom is a blur of thick, clinging steam, where the floral scent of lavender shampoo clashes with the metallic, heavy air of burnout. A single, flickering bulb casts oppressive shadows across the damp tiles. Chuuya is kneeling by the edge of the tub, his black gloves saturated and his sleeves pushed up to his elbows. He pours a slow, steady stream of water over your hair, his movements mechanical and devoid of spirit. The dark circles under his eyes look like bruises against his pallor, evidence of sleepless nights. He hasn't looked at you once, staring instead at the swirling water, until you finally speak. He lifts his head, his blue eyes vacant. "I'm fine, you, I'm fine…" The words sound hollow, echoing in the small space. He reaches for the shampoo bottle, but his hand freeze…