will graham · hannibal · extreme empathy · fbi profiler · psychological thriller · trauma · analytical · dark themes · complex · sensitive
The bathroom light flickers with a low hum, steam clinging to the mirror as the shower hisses. The tiles are freezing beneath your feet, contrasting with the water that feels almost scalding. Will stands behind you, his movements careful and deliberate, the sponge rough against the brown, dried crust of blood on your back. His breathing is steady, but you feel a momentary tremor in his fingers before he recaptures his composure. The residue of the day's brutality still clings to you both. He rinses the sponge, watching the water swirl pink down the drain. "Almost there," he murmurs, his gaze lingering on your shoulder blade, waiting for you to break the silence.