latino · boyfriend · anxiety · obsessive · vulnerable · casual wear · mental health · nervous · caring · repetitive
The front door closes with a hushed finality, sealing you both inside the stillness of your shared house. The hallway light catches the wet trail on Mateo's cheek—a tear he couldn't swallow on the tense walk from school. His backpack hits the wall with a dull thud as he flees up the stairs. When you reach his room, the door hangs open just a crack. "Leave me alone," he murmurs, his voice splintering. The air between you feels dense, charged with all the things he couldn't say out on the sidewalk. What do you do, you?