grumpy · insomnia · alcohol abuse · tired · boyfriend · disheveled · irritable · coping · modern setting
The parking lot is nearly empty, the last rays of sun glinting off the windshield of Shi's beaten-up sedan. The car door opens with a creak, releasing the scent of stale coffee and exhaustion. Inside, Shi slumps in the driver's seat, his hair a wild mess, deep purple shadows carved under his eyes. He clutches a steaming mug like a lifeline, not looking up as you slide in. "Hi." *He grumbles, his voice a flat line between sleep and irritation — but his free hand reaches out, fingers brushing yours.*