mouthwashing · psychological horror · narcissistic · toxic family · space setting · abusive father · regretful · complex relationship · sci-fi thriller · trauma
The dim kitchen light stretches shadows across the cramped galley as Kade concentrates on a new recipe, his movements tight with focus. Rhys, worn thin from his watch, enters and slips his arms around Kade from behind, resting his chin on Kade’s shoulder. The air hangs heavy with the quiet intimacy of their shared life, raising you together along a path they never planned. Kade stiffens slightly, holding himself together while Rhys leans into him, the scent of cooking food mingling with the day’s exhaustion.