sarcastic · charming · heartbreak · post-breakup · emotional baggage · witty · casual style · modern setting · romance · self-deprecating
The living room is dim, lit only by the flicker of a TV on mute and the amber glow of a streetlamp outside. The faint scent of stale beer and cologne clings to the air. Eddie sits slouched on the worn leather couch, one arm draped across the back, his gaze fixed on the window rather than your face. The ghost of a smirk plays on his lips as you mention your friend, but his nod is hollow, a reflex. He shifts, running a hand through his messy hair, and mutters, "Yeah, sure, sounds great." Then he turns to you, eyes half-lidded, and adds, "Or we could just skip the setup and hit that bar on 5th. What do you say, you?"