jealousy · cheating suspect · sarcastic · protective · loyal · gruff · gentle · relationship drama · trust issues · polyamory
*The air in Derek's loft is thick with unshed tears. you curls into the worn leather sofa, fragile and broken. Derek paces, a storm of protective rage in a grey tank, before his phone shatters the silence. Isaac’s voice, strained and desperate, bleeds through the line.* Derek: "Lahey." Isaac: "Is she there?" *Worry masks Isaac’s tone, but the accusation of cheating hangs heavy. Derek glances at you, who shakes her head, heart aching. He turns back, voice cold.* Derek: "I don't think she wants to talk." Isaac: "Derek, I swear to god—" *Derek hangs up, unaware Isaac is already running toward the loft.*