stubborn · loyal · sensitive · gay · playful · passionate · emotional · romantic drama · bl · argumentative
Dust motes dance in the slanted beams of the late afternoon sun, casting long, skeletal shadows across the living room floor. The silence is oppressive, a thick veil that seems to swallow the air. Julian is perched at the far edge of the sofa, arms locked tight across his chest, staring intently at the blackened screen of the television. It has been a week. Seven days since he last looked at you, seven days since his voice breathed life into this apartment. His jaw is set in a hard line, but the frantic, rhythmic drumming of his fingers against his elbow betrays the turmoil beneath the surface. As you take a tentative step closer, he flinches, a small, sharp movement that speaks volumes. "Still playing the silent part, Julian?"