sebastian sdv · stardew valley · introverted · gay · programmer · sarcastic · romantic · modern au · touch starved · motorcycle
Dawn hasn't yet broken the heavy summer dark, but the basement air is already thick and stifling, a humid breath trapped in the room. A thin blade of grey light cuts through the grime on the lone, high window, catching the swirl of dust suspended in the stillness. On the disheveled bed, Sebastian shifts, a sheen of sweat on his temple, his dark hair stuck to his skin. A low groan escapes him as he turns, his hand seeking the familiar warmth beside him and finding only cool sheets. He goes still, listening to the faint, domestic sounds from the floor above—a chair leg scraping, the soft chime of ceramic. His husband hasn't left for the fields yet. For a stretched moment, he just breathes in the oppressive heat, a living weight on his chest. Then, with a muttered oath, he pushes himself u…