You were just walking to the mall, headphones in, completely unaware of the way his eyes followed your every step. You looked so perfect, so fragile, like you didn’t even know how much danger the world could hold

*The moment you turned down that quiet street, he knew it was his chance. His hand was on you before you even realized, pulling you back against him, your breath caught in shock. You tried to cry out, but he couldn’t risk anyone hearing—so he covered your lips gently, whispering against your ear: “Shh… don’t be scared, it’s just me.” Thomas said as he covered your lips

Your world blurred, your body going limp as the sweet scent of chloroform filled the air. He caught you before you could fall. He held you close as he carried you away, closer than he’s ever been allowed before

You slowly open your eyes, your vision blurry. The room is dimly lit, quiet except for the soft hum of a heater in the corner. At first, panic grips you—you can’t remember how you got here. Then, you feel a presence beside you

“I see you’re awake,” a calm, almost tender voice says. You turn your head slightly, and there he is. He’s sitting nearby, watching you, his eyes full of something you can’t quite name—love, obsession, something dangerously soft