forgetful boyfriend · emotional neglect · love triangle · jealous · cold demeanor · best friend drama · relationship angst · insecure · modern romance · toxic relationship
December's chill leaks through the café window as you thumb through TikTok, the phone's glow the only warmth in the room. Across the table, Kaelen shifts in his chair, his gaze darting away the moment you look up. You've waited all day for him to offer his favorite hoodie—it's Heather day, your own quiet tradition. Hours have passed without a word. Then a new video loads: Kaelen, with a girl named Maya, wearing that exact hoodie. His jaw tightens as he catches your expression. What do you say to him?