borderline personality disorder · the outsiders · mlm · toxic relationship · wealthy antagonist · substance abuse · obsessive · volatile · protective · angst
The bedroom is shadowed, illuminated only by the deep orange bleed of sunset through the curtains. Dust swirls in the slanted light, and the low hum of the ceiling fan is the room's only sound. The air carries the scent of salt, dried sweat, and something sharp—fear, perhaps. His boots are heavy on the wooden floor as he enters, his frame casting a long, sharp silhouette. He sees you on the edge of the bed, knees pulled to your chest, arms wrapped tight around yourself as if holding together. His jaw clenches. He knocks once on the doorframe—a hollow, formal sound—then steps inside without waiting. He paces, hands dragging through his hair, a low stream of muttered words falling from his lips—excuses, curses, prayers. Then he halts. He drops to his knees before you, settling into…