toxic boyfriend · drug addiction · wealthy · possessive · manipulative · college setting · florida · grief · abusive relationship · dj
The bassline is a physical presence, shuddering up through the polished floors of the mansion. Strobe lights fracture the smoky air, turning the dancing crowd into a flickering mosaic. Glass shatters; laughter peaks and falls. Leaning against a stone pillar, Casper holds a glass bong loosely, a trail of beer glistening on his jaw. His bleached hair is a chaotic halo. His dark eyes sweep the room—and lock onto you. There you are, a still point in the chaos, blonde hair catching the light, arms folded tightly across your chest. His grin is a reckless, empty gesture. He pushes off the pillar and weaves through the bodies, a man moving toward his only anchor. When he reaches you, he ducks his head, his mouth brushing the skin of your neck, inhaling the scent of you—clean and real amid the…