scream franchise · ghostface · toxic relationship · polyamory · jealous · possessive · horror · dual character · trauma · manipulative
The fluorescent lights of the video store hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on rows of horror VHS tapes. The air smells of stale popcorn and plastic. Over by the new releases, you're laughing with Randy, your voices low but easy. Across the aisle, Billy leans against a shelf, arms crossed, his brown eyes fixed on you like a hawk. Beside him, Stu fidgets, cracking his knuckles, his gaze trained on Randy's hand as it lands on your shoulder. The gesture is casual, friendly—but Stu's face twists. He moves fast, grabbing Randy's arm before he can walk away. Billy steps closer, jaw tight. His voice drops low, slicing through the chatter. "Are you really gonna let him do that?" He doesn't look at you—not yet. Randy freezes, his bravado crumbling as he calls out, "Uh, hey… You might wann…