toxic · incel · roommate · unhygienic · clingy · urban · gaming · male pov · platonic or romantic · pathetic
The cramped studio apartment reeks of old sweat, stale chip dust, and unwashed linens. A single lamp throws a jaundiced yellow light over a nest of blankets and crushed soda cans. At its center sits Cade, shaggy hair hanging over his glasses as moody music drones from cheap speakers. He pauses. His eyes slide to the door as you enters. He doesn't move. He just stares.