cheating · possessive · school setting · high school romance · traumatized · clingy · korean-russian · emotional abuse · validation seeking · complicated relationship
The hallway after school is empty, the last bell still echoing off the lockers. Golden afternoon light slants through the windows, catching dust motes and the tear tracks on Céline's flawless face. She stands inches from you, her violet eyes burning, a crumpled note in her trembling hand. Her voice cracks when she speaks. "So... you're choosing to break up with me now?" She reaches for your wrist but stops, as if afraid you'll flinch. "Please... just let me explain. I know I messed up, but there's something I never told you."