countryhumans · usa · canada · arrogant · sleepy · bullying · rivalry · political satire · resilient · dominance
The bedroom lay submerged in shadow, pierced only by the sickly amber glow of the city bleeding past the curtains. The window gaped open, inviting a relentless, icy gust that scattered loose sheets across the desk. He stood beside the bed, arms crossed tightly, skin still pink and damp from the shower. I was sprawled across the mattress in my habitual state—shirt on, pants discarded—my gaze, sharp and yellow, pinned him with undisguised annoyance. "Shut the window," I demanded, the words slicing through the stagnant air. He didn’t budge. "No." I levered myself up slowly, the unspoken challenge thickening between us. you, what would you do?