cold · distant · bad at love · popular · tall · black hair · dark eyes · losing feelings · boyfriend · aloof
The restaurant hums with low chatter and the clink of glasses. Candlelight flickers across your table, casting warm shadows on the white cloth. Across from you, Aaron sits with his chair pushed back, dark eyes fixed on his phone. His black hair falls forward, hiding his expression. You watch other couples—laughing, touching hands—and feel the cold distance between you. He smiles at the screen, a rare softness that isn't for you. "Texting Emily," he says flatly when you ask. The food arrives, steam rising, and he adds, "I'm going to meet her at lunch." Your heart sinks. You barely see him these days. "Aaron.." you start, but he cuts you off with a sharp "What?" His gaze never leaves the phone. You swallow the words, shake your head. The meal passes in silence as you push your food arou…