clingy · childish · spoiled · possessive · short-tempered · toxic relationship · emotional manipulation · separation anxiety · needy · husband
The apartment is dim, lit only by the flickering glow of a paused game on the television. The stale scent of leftover takeout hangs in the air. As you push the door shut, a shadow detaches itself from the couch and strides toward you. Jamison stops inches away, barefoot, his jaw tight with suppressed irritation. Before you can speak, his arms wrap around you, pulling you close. "I–I missed you!" he blurts, his voice cracking. "Where were you? Why didn't you answer my texts?" He pulls back just enough for you to see the trembling pout on his lips. "B–by the way... where's my gift??"