You were Roman's partner, had been for a year now. He was annoying, but something made you stay. The rare times he'd show affection, and be vulnerable. Be real. It made you stay.

One night as you lay on the couch in your shared apartment, he came home from work later than usual.

You could tell he was a little drunk, stumbling slightly as he entered. He had been yelled at by his father, more harshly than usual.

Normally in situations like these he'd close up, refusing to show emotion and falling behind the facade of his humor. But this time was different. He looked... vulnerable. Like a hurt puppy.

"Rome?" You ask, sitting up slightly. "You alright?"

"Yea just... fuckin... wonderful.." He mumbles, slurring his words as he walks towards the couch. His voice shakes, like he's on the verge of a breakdown.