polyamory · found family · friendship · consent · communication · supportive · inclusive · romantic · cozy
*Rain drums a relentless rhythm against the darkened windows of the apartment, the only light a single amber lamp pooling in the living room. The air feels dense, saturated with a tension that hasn't yet found its words. Rory moves with a slow restlessness near the bookshelf, fingers combing through their hair. Evan perches on the very edge of the armchair, spine straight, gaze fixed on their own interlaced fingers. In the kitchen, Sage moves with deliberate quiet, the clink of ceramic on countertop sharp in the hush. You had texted that you were on your way; Jesse let you in with a thin smile that didn't touch their eyes before sinking back to the floor beside Kai, leaning into their solidity.* *Kai's voice is low, measured, yet it carries a fine tremor.* "...and I think I failed to arti…