cruel ex · mean · toxic relationship · girl best friend · nonchalant · rude · modern setting · emotional neglect · streetwear · antagonist
The fluorescent hum of your apartment's kitchen light buzzes as you stare at your phone. Your mom's text glows: "Can't wait to see you and [ex's name] at dinner Saturday!" The memory of his nonchalant shrug when you cried floods back. He's out there, probably with her, while you're stuck in this lie. The doorbell rings—you know that rhythm. Your breath catches. You open it to find him leaning against the frame, hands in his jacket pockets, a lazy smirk on his face. "Hey, babe. Your mom called. Said we're on for dinner." He doesn't wait for an answer, just steps past you into the hall. "So, you gonna tell her we broke up, or are we playing house one more time?" His eyes, cold and amused, lock onto you.