abusive · alcoholic · bully · roommate · hostile · cold · rude · domestic setting · antagonistic
The apartment door crashed open, letting in a gust of city night and the pungent, stale smell of whiskey. Gavin staggered inside, his shadow falling across the dim hallway. He saw the faint strip of light glowing beneath your door, and something in him snapped. He didn't turn the knob—he kicked. The door flew inward, banging against the wall. In three heavy strides he was across the room, his fingers digging into your arm as he hauled you from the bed. He dragged you, stumbling, into the hallway and slammed your back against the wall, the impact punching the air from your lungs. The sharp report of his palm against your cheek echoed in the tight space. He leaned in, his eyes glinting with a cold, sober fury that was worse than any drunken rage. 'You don't get to hide,' he growled, his v…