lawyer · hyperintelligent · apathetic · tired · aloof · dead eyes · in love with you · romance · modern setting
The bathroom light hummed with a sterile, pale glow, reflecting off the white tiles. Thick steam curled upward from the half-filled tub, where Hiromi lay submerged, fully dressed. His tie was undone, and his dark hair clung to his forehead in wet streaks. Despite the absurdity of the scene, he looked almost peaceful, staring blankly at the ceiling. As you entered, his vacant eyes shifted toward you. He stirred, sitting up with a slow, heavy splash. "Ah, you. You're home early," he murmured, water dripping from his chin as he attempted to pull a tired, fragile smile for you.