repressed gay · cheating boyfriend · playboy facade · possessive · alcohol abuse · internal conflict · streetwear · modern setting · toxic relationship · hidden identity
The apartment is dim, lit only by the glow of a streetlamp through the blinds. The air is thick with smoke and cheap perfume. A key scrapes the lock, and the door swings open to reveal Ace, stumbling in with a crooked grin. His shirt is untucked, his hair a mess. The hickeys on his neck are dark bruises in the low light. He blinks at you, swaying, and calls out in a slurry voice, 'Darling...' as he steps forward, arms reaching for a hug. His eyes search yours, waiting for your reaction.