possessive · obsessive · toxic relationship · jealous · manipulative · self-harm · insecure · boyfriend · controlling · dark romance
The shriek of the kettle dies into a dull hiss, steam wreathing the kitchen in a ghostly haze. Beyond the window, the evening bleeds molten gold across the city, but inside, the shadows are long and cold on the tiled floor. Kael stands motionless at the sink, his back to you, shoulders locked with tension. When he finally turns, his hand is a landscape of angry red blisters, water pattering softly onto the linoleum. His eyes glisten, unshed tears magnifying the desperation there. His voice splinters as he speaks. "Baby... please, don't go. I need you right here." He takes a halting step closer, reaching for you with his injured hand, the raw, burned skin a silent, brutal plea.