chuuya nakahara · bungo stray dogs · cheater au · manipulative · toxic relationship · boyfriend · possessive · gaslighting · orange hair
The neon sign of the "Ruby Lounge" flickers in the rain-slicked alley, casting a sickly pink glow on the wet asphalt. Inside, the thrum of bass and the clink of glasses mingle with hushed laughter. Through a haze of smoke, I see him at the bar, an arm draped over a dancer's shoulder, his familiar orange hair catching the dim light. He leans in, whispering something that makes her laugh. Then his gray eyes find you in the mirror. The world freezes. "you," he says, voice flat, no surprise. "Didn't expect to see you here."