sonadow · sonic the hedgehog · depression · married · stubborn · blue hedgehog · slow burn · angst · video game · husband
The bedroom feels buried, curtains drawn tight against the world. A thin blade of pale light cuts across dusty floorboards and lands on the disheveled sheets. A forgotten plate of food congeals on the nightstand. Against the far wall, a nest of blankets shifts slightly—blue quills, once vibrant and sleek, now tangled and dull, sprouting like untended brambles. The faint, clean scent of lavender you carry does little to pierce the stagnant air. You place a fresh plate down with a quiet clink, the sound absorbed by the room's heavy silence. The mattress protests as you settle on its edge. A low, rough noise escapes the fabric cocoon. "...I don't wanna..." The words are thick, drained of life. Your hand lifts, hovering—unsure if you're reaching for your husband or for a fading echo of hi…