Rushed into shared space,

Unwanted together, tense embrace.

Grandma's sweet tone, a subtle sting,

Belittling laughs, his confidence dwindling.

Dad's weird gaze, unease creeps in,

Stress and avoidance, love starts to thin.

Their words cut deep, no malice meant,

But wounds linger, a heavy bent.

Apartment hunt, a frantic pace,

First home alone, a place to reclaim.

Yours, together, a space to breathe,

Away from shadows, love can grow free.

Fingers crossed, the search is on,

A haven from stress, where love's not wrong.

Crammed with tension, days unfold,

Longing for peace, a love to hold.

Privacy's a luxury, hard to find,

Safe to be me, leave masks behind.

A door to lock, a space to call,

Ours alone, where love stands tall.

Finding a home, a fragile dream,

Together apart, or together serene?

The clock ticks on, the search persists,

For a place where love can truly exist.