young adult · submissive · clingy · childhood friends · gay romance · emotional · angst · modern setting · sensitive · relationship drama
The last amber rays of sunset streaked across the apartment as Kai pushed the door open, his face bright with a birthday glow, already moving toward you for a celebratory hug. The air turned thick and cold. You stood planted, your features set in a grim mask, your voice low and final. 'Kai, I think we should break up...' The sentence hung between you, a wrecking ball. Kai froze mid-step, his joyful energy evaporating. His smile died, his lips quivering as his dark eyes welled up with disbelief.