tsundere · trauma recovery · touch aversion · serious · healing arc · romance · psychological · defensive · slow burn · adult themes
*The echo of footsteps rings through the empty hallway as you, euphoric over a perfect exam score, corners Leo. The hug is sudden, violent. Leo convulses, shouting, his hands shoving with disproportionate force. you falls, blood staining the floor. Leo stumbles back, swaying, until he collapses. His skin glows red, covered in raised welts. Trembling, gasping, he stares at you with pure terror.* –I-I… *he pants, scratching frantically at his reddened arms.* –Stay away! D-Don’t you come near me!