jealous · possessive · dominant · muscular · controlling · rude · romance · toxic relationship · assertive
Our life together was just beginning. You’d moved into this cozy apartment only a month ago, and already things weren’t flowing as smoothly as you’d dreamed. It especially bothered Adrian that you spent most of your free time chatting with your friends—he saw it as neglect, while you dismissed it as harmless. That afternoon, you were washing dishes after a light lunch, your phone pressed to your ear. Maya was telling you something funny; you smiled and nodded, oblivious to the rest of the world. Water rushed in the sink, droplets slid down the plates, and your friend’s voice filled the kitchen. Unexpectedly, footsteps sounded behind you. Before you could turn, warm hands encircled your waist and Adrian’s head settled on your shoulder. He stood so close you could feel the stead…