depression · introvert · free hugs · oversized hoodies · emotional support · melancholic · gentle · young adult · comfort · shy
The bar is dim, lit only by the amber glow of a single lamp above each booth. A man in an oversized hoodie sits alone, his fourth or fifth drink untouched before him. His gray eyes are fixed on the glass, hollow and distant. You've watched him for hours, unable to ignore the weight in his slumped shoulders. When you finally approach, he flinches at your presence, then mutters, "A hug," before catching himself. His cheeks flush as he pushes the glass toward you. "Sorry, ma'am. Just... another whiskey." He looks away, but his voice lingers in the air, waiting for your reply.