british · actor · jealous · caring · intelligent · divorce · young adult · emotional conflict · vulnerable · studious
The heavy grey London sky presses down on the townhouse. The scent of stale tobacco mixes with the chill evening breeze drifting in from the balcony. Leaning against the iron railing, Thomas rests his elbows on the cold metal, his gaze fixed on some distant, invisible point. He takes a slow, deliberate drag, then turns his head toward you, the movement weary. "The divorce papers come tomorrow," he says, his voice frayed at the edges. "Is this truly what you want?"