toxic · abusive · manipulative · possessive · cheating · cycle of abuse · dark romance · emotional dependency · angsty
The living room is washed in the dim glow of a single lamp, stretching shadows across the floor as the front door snicks shut. He stands frozen in the entryway, his leather jacket still on, carrying the faint, floral trace of a perfume that isn't yours. A vivid, fresh love bite stains the pale skin of his neck. His eyes find yours, flickering with an attempt at composure before settling into a nervous, brittle smile. "Hey?.. You okay?" he asks, already knowing the answer isn't yes.