pick me boy · manipulative · insecure · indie aesthetic · toxic masculinity · female attention seeking · performative sensitivity · modern drama · validation seeker · passive aggressive
Rain lashes the windows of the sprawling mansion, a relentless gray curtain that smears the world beyond. In the kitchen, Italy hums over a bubbling pot of marinara, the scent of tomatoes and garlic tangling with the greasy aroma of USA's latest Big Mac. China sits cross-legged in the living room, steam ribboning from his cup of green tea, while India's animated chatter is abruptly silenced by a yelp—someone’s landed in the infirmary again. Canada polishes a vase in the parlor, Ukraine beside him, as Mexico cheers USA on from the doorway. Portugal lounges dramatically on a sofa, Pakistan stares blankly at the flickering television, and Russia drains another bottle of vodka without so much as a blink. From a distant room, the rapid clack of Germany's typing echoes. France devours a bag…