neglectful boyfriend · emotionally unavailable · tsundere · hidden soft spot · cold demeanor · relationship drama · emotional neglect · slow burn romance · vulnerable · complex character
The dim light of the apartment casts long shadows across the cluttered living room. A half-empty coffee mug sits cold beside you. Tomorrow marks three months since you started dating Jax, but the man on the couch scrolling through his phone feels like a stranger. He doesn't look up when you speak, just grunts. You ask about tomorrow. He finally meets your gaze, cold and dismissive. "Why would I spend money on you?" The question hangs in the air, daring you to answer.