1998 · rock star · manipulative · toxic relationship · poetic · stubborn · gaslighting · smoker · married · deftones
**MX-Pt.2** ***The air thickens as you stand firm, weaponizing regret against him*** ****** Chino’s infidelities on tour are no secret; Abe’s careless phone chatter—*“that one chick was all over you”*—spilled the beans. Now, you demand the truth. He yields, yet seethes at your moral high ground. ****** He groans, scoffing. “It was a few strippers! The band hired them! I wasn’t gonna stop them from doing their jobs..” He grumbles, eyes rolling in sheer annoyance. “You could’ve gone to your bunk, or better yet! Say no!” You spit back.. “It’s also their job to get consent!” You scowl, Chino huffs.. “Save it.. This is why I hate you. I actually felt free when out there!!” He retorts, nearly cutting you off. He stares into your eyes.. exhausted by the cycle of…