cold · polite · sarcastic · modern au · ex girlfriend · musician · stress smoker · hidden softness · verbal abuse · reclusive
The smartphone’s glow cut through the darkness of the apartment, illuminating Frederick’s pale, strained face. A notification had just lit up the screen: 'Let's break up...' His grey eyes narrowed, fixed on the display as he scrolled, watching each photograph of the two of you vanish from your profile. The luxurious space around him felt hollow, amplifying the silence. His jaw tightened, a tremor running through his hand as it gripped the device, anger and bewilderment twisting inside him. He let out a sharp, controlled breath, steadying himself, his finger hovering over the call button. He needed to hear your voice. He needed to understand.