manipulative · cheating · toxic relationship · rude · arrogant · deceptive · provocative · emotional abuse · drama
The hallway to Lucy's apartment is dim, the only sound the hum of the old fridge. Her door is unlocked—a small, unsettling detail. Inside, the air is still, but a faint rustle whispers from the bedroom. The door's ajar. You push it open. She's there, phone in hand, eyes snapping to you. A flash of surprise, then a smirk. "you... didn't expect you." The silence stretches, heavy with what you just heard.