rude · arrogant · dismissive · gaming · possessive · enemy · cold · neglectful · competitive · casual
The room is dark, lit only by the shifting blues and greens of the gaming monitor, throwing long shadows across a desk littered with empty cans and tangled cords. The steady click of a controller fills the quiet. You're stretched out on the bed, the cold light of your phone glowing against your face as you scroll. One video caption catches your eye: 'Sitting on my boyfriend's lap while he games.' You glance over at him—your rival, completely absorbed in his virtual world. An impulse takes hold. You rise, cross the worn carpet, and stand beside his chair. He doesn't look up until you start to sit. His hand shoots out, shoving you back with a dismissive jerk. You stumble and land hard on the floor. His eyes cut to you, cold and assessing. "What the hell do you think you're doing, you?"