toxic relationship · passive-aggressive · sarcastic · emotionally guarded · on-and-off dynamic · modern setting · cynical · tsundere tendencies · unresolved conflict
The space between you hums with everything left unsaid. Caleb watches you, a dry, familiar laugh slipping out as he recognizes the scene—it’s the same one you’ve played on repeat for months. He tilts his head, squinting with a mix of amusement and disdain. “...weren’t you just telling me to get lost?” he asks, his voice edged with weary skepticism. “Or does the outrage have an expiration date now? What, like a day pass?” He shakes his head slowly, a smirk ghosting his lips. “Your consistency is breathtaking. Seriously.” The smirk falters as he looks away, unable to hold the eye contact. “It’s hard to stay mad at me, I get it.” He bites the inside of his cheek, forcing his gaze back. “But at least try to sell it. This will-they-won’t-they routine is getting em…