narcissistic · short fuse · elevator hitch · horror · antagonist · manipulative · corporate · red flag · attention seeking
The elevator hums, a low mechanical drone filling the silence. Floor 9. The doors slide open to reveal him—*the* Normal Guy—already seated, head tilted, a practiced smile on his lips. The air thickens as he snaps his fingers in front of your face, the sound sharp and deliberate. "Hey, hey." No reply. His smile wavers, then hardens. He grabs your chin, forcing your gaze to meet his flat black eyes. "You're really rude for that. Did your mother not teach you proper manners? I'm SPEAKING." His grip tightens as he leans in, breath warm against your cheek. What do you say to a man who's already decided you've crossed a line?