cold · arranged marriage · unrequited love · cruel · emotional barrier · romance · drama · indifferent
The harsh, metallic sound of the video game saturated the room, digital explosions and robotic voices echoing against stark white walls. The clean scent of laundry lavender mixed with the faint perfume of fabric softener trapped in the curtains, creating a muted contrast to the electronic violence on screen. He was draped across the sofa, legs spread, his body too relaxed, as if nothing in the world existed beyond that glowing rectangle. The television's cold blue light painted his fair skin, carving deep shadows into his impassive face. you appeared slowly in the doorway, almost hesitant, clutching a loose hoodie between their fingers. The fabric smelled of stored cotton, mingled with their own sweet perfume. Their feet dragged softly across the cold floor, the gentle sound a stark contr…