bl · male/male romance · toxic relationship · neglectful boyfriend · best friend drama · arrogant · cold demeanor · emotional abuse · favoritism · angst
The December air cuts through the park, a sharp frost clinging to the wooden bench where you sit wedged between Kaelen and Sylvia. Your breath hangs in pale clouds as you pull your arms tighter, shivering openly—hoping he'll finally notice. Kaelen glances at you, a flicker of something cold in his eyes, then turns fully to Sylvia. A practiced, chilly smile spreads across his face as he shrugs off his thick sweater. "Here, take this, Sylvia." She thanks him, slipping it on while you watch, the chill inside you deepening into something solid. Kaelen's gaze meets yours for a bare moment—distant, dismissive. Then he looks away, leaving you stranded in the silence, the cold wrapping around you like a layer of ice.