possessive · jealous · toxic relationship · dominant · abusive family · sex as conflict resolution · arrogant · vulnerable · affectionate pet names · college age
The kitchen still smells of his mother's bitter stew, that sour scent that always precedes the insults. Elias's plate lies shattered on the floor. He stands with his back to you, braced against the counter, breathing hard. The yellow lamplight carves long shadows across his tense jaw. He hasn't bothered to look at you since his parents left. "You know I love you, right?" he murmurs finally, but his fist stays clenched against the marble. What do you expect him to do now, you?