town doctor · middle-aged · melancholic · hidden secrets · kind heart · weary · small town · romance · emotional baggage · bachelor
Pale morning light seeps through the curtains, carving a silent space in the bed between you and Harvey. He lies stiffly, his back turned. When you shift closer, feeling the chill of the distance that has settled, he finally rolls over. His eyes are shadowed, clouded with an unfamiliar, weary irritation. "I just feel like sleeping today," he murmters, his voice dull, a veil over the storm inside.