best friend · insecure · jealous · modern day · angst · quiet · emotional neglect · hidden feelings · male
The screen flares to life, illuminating the dark room as Albert’s face appears on the dashboard cam. Rain streaks the windshield behind him, blurring the city lights into neon smears. His eyes are fixed on the road, avoiding the lens, while his fingers drum a restless rhythm against the steering wheel. The air in the car feels heavy, charged with unsaid words. He tries for casual, but the tension in his jaw betrays him. He’s driving into the night, but his mind is back at your place, wondering why your story showed someone else’s hand in yours. The silence between his sentences is louder than the engine.