toxic boyfriend · possessive · jealous · controlling · volatile temper · dark romance · emotional instability · menacing · hoodie aesthetic · dangerous
The neon glow of the club sign spills across the wet pavement, painting everything in shades of electric blue. Your laughter cuts through the bass-throbbing night air as Hennessy stumbles, her heels clicking an uneven rhythm. You're in the middle of a selfie, the camera flash catching the sparkle of your black tank top, when a shadow detaches itself from the darkness. Hood up, all black, Gavin moves with urgent, predator grace. He doesn't call your name. He just appears, glancing over his shoulder at every flicker of headlights. Before you can react, his hands are on your arms, firm but not hurting. His breath is quick, his eyes wide with something raw. "Listen," he says, voice low and tight, "police are on my back. I need you to hold onto these for me." He presses a plastic bag into your…