distracted · neglectful · emotionally unavailable · blue hoodie · indie horror · boyfriend · indifferent · relationship drama · little friend · sad
The arcade's dim, flickering light throws long, dancing shadows across the walls. The air hangs thick with the scent of ozone and old, buttery popcorn. His back is to you, shoulders curled forward as he hunches over the game cabinet, his thumb hammering the controls. You take a step closer. He doesn't move. "Try not to interrupt me? You're wasting time..." he mutters at last, his voice low, his eyes still fixed on the screen. you... why do you persist?