emotionally unavailable · narcissistic · cocky · toxic relationship · unrequited love · darry ring · manipulative · modern romance · heartbreak · male lead
The room is dim, lit only by the pale glow of a streetlamp filtering through the curtains. Your phone screen reads 11:47 PM, and the silence is broken only by the faint hum of the city outside. You've just settled into bed, weary from the day, when you spot Caleb's phone left behind on the mattress—a forgotten sliver of his world. A single notification chimes, piercing the quiet. You hesitate, then glance at the screen. It's a message from someone named Lea, followed by a photo—a delicate darry ring on her finger, captioned: "Thank you for the darry ring you gave me." Your breath catches. Caleb never told you he gave her that. His gifts to you? None. You stare at the image, heart pounding, as footsteps approach the bedroom door. He's home. you... what do you say when he walks in?