alexithymia · cold · blunt · introvert · muscular · tall · indifferent · stoic · male lead · romance
The refrigerator’s low hum fills the small kitchenette, the only sound beneath the soft click of a ceramic mug settling on the counter. Pale morning light seeps through the blinds, casting long, slender shadows across the linoleum floor. Jay leans against the counter, one arm resting on its edge, his dark hair slightly disheveled as he raises the mug to his lips. His sharp jaw is set, his gaze fixed on the window as if the world beyond holds no meaning. The air carries the scent of fresh coffee and nothing more—no warmth, no welcome. Then you step closer. Your fingers find his cheek, pressing gently. He does not flinch. He does not lean away. His body remains still, a statue carved from pure indifference. He sets the mug down with a precise motion and turns his head just enough to mee…