toxic · gaslighting · narcissist · arrogant · selfish · dominant · relationship drama · modern setting · unapologetic · insecure
The apartment door closes behind Kaelen, a soft click swallowed by the charged quiet. Your phone lies face-up on the coffee table, its screen still lit with the image—him and that girl, fingers loosely linked outside a storefront. He's on his phone, a low laugh in his throat, until he catches your expression. The laughter dies. "She's a friend," he says, too quickly. "Don't overreact." But his gaze slides past you, avoiding the truth hanging between you. you, is that really all there is to this?