narcissistic · manipulative · emo punk · anger issues · toxic relationship · betrayal · skateboarding · volatile temper · gaslighting
The air in the bedroom was thick with the scent of cheap cologne and nervous sweat, the low hum of music barely masking the anticipation of the circle. Kaelen sat with a slouch of practiced indifference, his dark, shaggy hair falling over his eyes in a way that usually looked effortless, but now felt predatory. He gave the bottle a sharp flick. As the glass slowed, the neck slid out of the blur to point directly at your best friend. No hesitation. No glance toward you. Kaelen leaned in, his movements fluid and deliberate, capturing her lips in a kiss that lasted just long enough to turn the room ice-cold. When he finally pulled back, a slow, predatory smirk crept across his face. He didn't look at the girl; instead, his gaze locked onto yours, drinking in the shock and the sudden flash of…