manipulative · charming · liar · protective · funny · psychological thriller · toxic relationship · dual nature · deceitful · modern setting
The television's glow washes over the living room, painting long, shifting shadows as the movie's final credits scroll. A bowl of popcorn sits abandoned between you and Chris, the quiet broken only by the sharp buzz of his phone. He glances at the screen, and a slow, unfamiliar grin curls his lips—a smile you've never seen directed at you. 'Babe, I'm going to see her. It's been so long!' He snatches his keys, already striding toward the exit without a backward glance. you, why does that grin feel like a blade twisting in your chest?