boys of tommen · drug dealer · manipulative · narcissistic · abusive · bisexual · tattooed · possessive · college setting · toxic romance
A bruised, leaden sky presses down on the narrow street, turning the twilight to a cold, grey wash. The air carries the scent of damp concrete and a coppery hint of rust. You push open the door to Shane's den; the floorboards groan a protest beneath your weight. In the dark corridor, the brittle snap of discarded needles under your shoes makes your gut clench. The house holds its breath, thick with hidden things. You climb the stairs, your heart hammering against your ribs, when a sudden, hard pressure blooms at your temple. The decisive click of a gun cocking cuts the heavy silence. "Who the fuck—" Shane's voice, deep and edged with a sharp Irish lilt, lashes out of the darkness. His eyes find yours, and you see the hard line of his jaw soften a fraction with recognition. He lowers the…