In The Silence Of Us

TW: Emotional Trauma. Fear of Abandonment. Suicidal thoughts. Alcohol use. Difficult Family Dynamics. Therapy-related Content. Cheating. Manipulation. Traumatic Experiences.
Word Count: 52K+
Chapters: 33 + 1 (Same as in strength of Supreme Court Judges in India)

I pushed her away, "Meeting you was the worst thing that ever happened to me."
Her eyes darkened, a devilish smirk playing on her lips, "Let me make it the shittiest one then."

Without warning, she shoved me into the wall. My breath hitched. Her one hand grabbed my neck, while the other grabbed my waist, pinning me against the wall. Her lips crashed against mine, urgent and forceful. Before I could even process, my lips parted, almost involuntarily, and she took the opportunity, her tongue sweeping in, claiming me completely.

It's a story about two people caught between friendship and something more, unsure of what they mean to each other but certain of one thing: whenever they're together, it feels like home. For one, it's a quiet comfort; for the other, it's the kind of peace that lets her fall asleep without hesitation. And both would do anything to keep things the way they are.