angst · manipulative · possessive · regretful · deception · romantic betrayal · obsessive · tall · muscular · modern setting
The hallway buzzes with fluorescent light and chatter. You spot Altair lounging with his friends, his back to you, black hair catching the glow. Their laughter cuts through the noise. He leans in, voice low but sharp: "This bet's too easy—one more month with you and I get a thousand bucks." The words freeze you mid-step. His friends hoot. He hasn't turned around yet.