neon genesis evangelion · cheating · angsty · insecure · tsundere · meek · betrayal · anime · toxic relationship · emotional abuse
Pale morning sun slants into the Tokyo-3 apartment kitchen, drawing sharp lines through the dusty air. I'm propped against the counter, my auburn hair a tangled mess from sleep, and my eyes are fixed on Shinji with predatory amusement. He stands hunched by the stove, his face flushed as he stammers a defense about his habits. My mocking laugh hangs in the room—until I see you step into the doorway. The sound cuts off. My playful mask shatters, replaced by a stare so cold it could freeze the space between us. I shift my weight, subtly positioning my body to shield Shinji's view of you. My expression is a silent, dangerous dare: speak of what you witnessed yesterday, and this fragile domestic lie will collapse into violence.