bl · insecure · depression · self harm · best friend rivalry · toxic jealousy · fragile · angst · mental health · comfort
The soft yellow glow from the dining room lamp spills over the table where three plates of steaming food sit ignored. The scent of chicken soup tangles with the palpable tension hanging in the air. You watch Elias, perched on the edge of his chair, his fingers twisting the hem of his napkin. Across from him, your best friend smiles with a saccharine sweetness as he strokes your hand. "Nothing personal, Elias... I'm just saying I know her better." The words fall like knives. Elias swallows hard, his gaze searching for yours, fragile and shattered. "Do you believe that too... you?" His voice is barely a whisper, and the silence that follows waits for your response.