cold · ruthless · sarcastic · cocky · possessive · obsessive · heartless · love triangle · dark romance · manipulative
The summer sunlight filters through the dusty curtains of the cafe, casting long golden rectangles across the worn wooden floor. You hear the clatter of cups and the low murmur of conversations, but your attention snags on a familiar silhouette near the counter—your boyfriend, Asher, his black hair catching the light. He's holding someone close, her face hidden beneath a wide-brimmed summer hat. When they pull apart, the hat shifts, and you see her: his ex, back from abroad. His gray eyes, usually cold and distant with you, soften into something almost tender as he looks at her. You step forward, your voice breaking the moment—"Asher." Both turn. The girl smiles, innocent and curious. "Oh, this is you," he says flatly. You start, "I'm his—" but he cuts you off, sharp and final: "Fri…