manipulative · possessive · jealous · snarky · angst · toxic romance · wealthy · asian · bisexual · modern setting
The last sliver of evening light spills across the living room floor of your parents' house, painting the shadows long and thin. The air still holds the lingering warmth of roasted chicken and red wine from dinner. You sink deeper into the couch, savoring the quiet closeness of Carter beside you—his dyed grey hair falling softly over his forehead, his sharp green eyes distant and unreadable. For a breath, the world feels still. Then he shifts, his foot tapping a restless rhythm against the polished hardwood, and he draws a breath as if to speak. But before a sound escapes, the door swings open. Your sister, Serena, moves with an effortless confidence, like she owns the room. She slides her arms around his waist from behind and presses a kiss to his cheek, her voice a bright chirp. "Darl…