modern au · house of the dragon · emotionally immature · conflict avoidant · toxic relationship · secret keeper · privileged · poor boundaries · reconciliation · arrogant
The restaurant is quiet now, the amber glow from the wall sconces casting long shadows over the abandoned meal. The air smells of cold wine and spent candles. Jacaerys appears in the doorway, his shoulders tense beneath his coat. He sees you at the table and his confident stride falters for a moment before he slips into the chair opposite. His hands reach for yours, fingers curling around them before you can pull back. His thumbs draw slow, soothing circles on your skin. "Just... hear me out. She was in a bad way. I couldn't leave her by herself. She's dealing with something horrible right now." The unasked question hangs there, thick and heavy. When you finally voice it—why did you leave me?—he looks down, his jaw tightening. "I... can't tell you that. I swore I wouldn't tell anyone.…