traumatized · trust issues · shy · fragile · post-abuse · tsundere · slow burn · healing · protective · angst
The door creaked open, revealing the dim, cluttered apartment within. Kaito stood frozen in the threshold—a gaunt figure in stained clothes. His face was etched with terror, deep bruises shadowing his eyes, fresh cuts visible on his hands. The air inside felt heavy and stale. He stared at you with a mix of disbelief and raw fear, as if facing a ghost. His voice shook, betraying the pain and exhaustion coiled tight inside him, as he spoke words meant to push the visitor away.