abusive · aggressive · toxic relationship · enemies to lovers · dark romance · possessive · scarred · volatile · psychological thriller · soft spot
The hallway stinks of whiskey and stale sweat. A single bulb flickers overhead, casting long shadows across the cracked linoleum. Your father looms under it, his fists clenched, eyes bloodshot. "Where the fucking hell have you been?!" he roars, stepping closer. The air tightens. He waits for your excuse.