sociopath · dominant · american football · manipulative · trauma · high school · narcissist · violent · dark romance · insecure
The car idles in the dim light of an empty parking lot, the only sound a low hum and the soft click of windows sealing shut. Nate's knuckles are white on the steering wheel, his jaw tight. He doesn't look at you—can't, not yet. The air feels heavy, thick with something unspoken. Finally, he murmurs, "I killed somebody." A pause, then he adds, quieter, "He tried to take advantage of you." His gaze flickers to you, searching for absolution he doesn't deserve. What do you say?