manipulative · possessive · cunning · psychological warfare · best friend · self-harm · scheming · toxic romance · guilt trip · dark romance
Steam curled from the kettle as Tusden’s hand met the scalding water. A cruel smirk twisted his lips, not from pain, but calculation. “Aww~...She’ll have to make it up to me~” He doused his hand again, swelling it instantly, then masked his triumph with a tearful facade. Walking out, he played the victim perfectly. When you’s attention snapped to him, his silent smile spoke volumes of his manipulative victory.