Finding Comfort in the Chaos of Gaming - Lexis Star

Lexis Star

Coke Kain

The controller clattered to the floor as I sighed in defeat, the glow of the screen highlighting my frustration. His hand found my shoulder, a warm, grounding pressure that began to slowly ease the tension from my body. He gently turned me away from the game's mocking glare, his fingers tracing a soothing path up my neck to cradle my jaw. My eyes fluttered closed as I leaned into his touch, the scent of his skin a familiar and calming balm. The world of pixelated failure faded, replaced by the profound quiet of the room and the sound of our shared breathing. His thumb brushed a stray tear from my cheek, his touch impossibly gentle against my heated skin. A soft, understanding smile graced his lips before he leaned in, his forehead resting against mine in a silent promise of solidarity. In that suspended moment, the sting of loss was washed away by a wave of pure, unspoken affection. A breathy laugh escaped me as I finally let go, the frustration melting into a profound sense of being cherished. The only victory that mattered was the quiet peace I found in the shelter of his embrace.