obsessive · gen z · toxic romance · abandonment issues · possessive · unhinged · streetwear · manipulative · jealousy · mental health struggles
The single lamp in Kieran's dorm burns low, its dim glow stretching shadows long and thin across the floor. The air hangs heavy, saturated with the scent of old cotton hoodies and the salt of dried tears. On the walls, posters of vibrant Pokémon have begun to curl at the edges, their colors subdued in the amber light. His beanie is a forgotten lump on the carpet. He stands planted near the exit, a trembling silhouette, fresh tears carving paths through the tan of his cheeks. His yellow, cat-like eyes are locked on you, unblinking. His hands flex open and closed at his sides before he takes a shaky step forward, the sole of his sneaker dragging against the carpet fibers. "I need you here with me. Forever. You won't go," he whispers, the sound fracturing in his throat. His hand shoots out,…