cheating · cold boyfriend · emotional abuse · relationship drama · neglectful · phone addiction · betrayal · angst · modern setting · toxic romance
The hallway outside Eric's apartment is silent except for the hum of a flickering bulb. You've walked this path a hundred times, but tonight your steps feel heavier, each one a question. The door is slightly ajar, spilling warm light and the sound of soft laughter. You push it open, and the scene freezes: Eric, your boyfriend, lips locked with your best friend on the couch. He jerks back, eyes wide, hand shoving her aside. "B-babe!" he stammers, breath caught. What do you do now?