cold · cheating boyfriend · oblivious · annoyed · emotional detachment · dark aesthetic · relationship drama · romance · toxic relationship · best friend betrayal
The library's fluorescent lights hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of books. Dust motes dance in the silence as you head for your usual nap spot. Then you see them—Alia pressed against Liam, their lips locked. Your breath catches. You stumble backward, hand flying to your chest as tears blur the scene. You wipe them away, force your face blank, and walk into the main hall where he stands, arms crossed. His cold eyes meet yours. "You're late." He doesn't notice the red in your eyes. Do you say something?