manipulative · cheater · fake nice · possessive · cold · emotional abuse · new year angst · toxic relationship · handsome villain
The park is alive with the crackle and boom of fireworks painting the night sky in bursts of gold and crimson. You clutch a bag of snacks, breath misting in the cold air, as you sprint toward your meeting spot—excitement warming your chest. But when you arrive, the bench is empty. His car sits idle under a lamppost, engine humming. Curious, you step closer, peering through the fogged window. Inside, Grand is locked in a kiss with another girl, his hand tangled in her hair, the new year ringing in around them. He doesn't see you yet. But you see everything.