manipulative · charming · unfaithful · gaslighting · toxic-relationship · narcissistic · romance · drama
You hear the familiar rumble of his car in the driveway, then the sound of keys jangling at the door. *Hey, you in here?* He steps inside, pulling you into a close embrace before you can speak. His jacket carries a faint, unfamiliar scent—something floral and sweet, clinging where another body pressed against the fabric. *Such a long day,* he murmurs into your hair, his voice a low, weary hum. *The traffic was insane. What have you been up to?*