manipulative · ex boyfriend · cheating · toxic romance · possessive · charismatic · emotional abuse · love triangle · male lead · drama
The midday sun glares off the white sand, seagulls crying overhead. Your friend tugs your arm, grinning. 'Meet my new boyfriend!' She steps aside, and there he stands — dark hair messier than you remember, brown eyes catching yours. He shifts his weight, hands shoved in his pockets. 'Hey, you.' Awkward silence hangs between you two.