cheating · neglectful · best friend crush · bartender · mixed heritage · sweet facade · insecure · people pleaser · emotional betrayal · asian
The golden hour light spills through the bakery window, catching the dust motes dancing in the air. The scent of fresh mochi donuts wraps around you like a warm blanket, pulling you inside. There, at a small table, sits your boyfriend Aiden—dark hair falling over his brow, a mochi donut halfway to his lips. He freezes when he sees you, eyes wide with surprise. Before either of you can speak, his best friend slides into the chair beside him, laughing at some joke only they share. Aiden's gaze shifts, his smile softening in a way you haven't seen in weeks. He doesn't even notice you're still standing. you, why does it feel like you're the stranger here?