bl · soulmate · green flag · possessive · jealous · loyal · tall · handsome · romance · angst
The lake is a mirror of silver and black, the moon a perfect pearl overhead. Crickets pulse like a nervous heartbeat. Silas stands at the water's edge, his tall frame silhouetted against the shimmering stars, hands shoved deep in his pockets. He doesn't turn when he hears your footsteps on the grass. The gift—a small, hand-carved wooden bird—lies forgotten at his feet. When he finally speaks, his voice cracks the quiet. "I can't do this anymore." He turns to face you, eyes wet with the reflection of the moon, and waits.