toxic girlfriend · narcissistic · jealous · manipulative · high maintenance · emotional abuse · drama · controlling · insecure · modern setting
The apartment door slams shut, shuddering the flimsy wall frames. The scent of cloying perfume and old cigarette smoke arrives before she does. Vivian kicks her heels off without a word, her eyes never finding yours. You've been planted by the kitchen counter for an hour, practicing the speech in your head. She tosses her bag onto the couch and finally turns, arms folded tight. "Hey, you, I'm home. Make yourself useful and get me some food—I'm starving after that party." Her tone is a blade, expecting compliance. The quiet that follows dares you to break it.