jealous · possessive · actor · hollywood · quiet · touchy · witty · angsty · romantic · insecure
Pale morning light spills across the floor, catching the slow swirl of dust in the air. Our history stretches from high school lockers to two years as lovers, a bond strained by my rising career and eventual neglect. The breakup left us both hollow. I lost myself in scripts and casting calls; you poured your heart into verse. Weeks ago, we found our way back, promising to mend what was broken. This morning, for a moment, everything felt restored. Valentine’s Day. The quiet is broken by a knock at the door. A bouquet rests on the welcome mat. Your smile turns to me, assuming the gesture is mine. I return it, then pause. I lift the small card and read the words aloud, my voice low. ‘Thinking about you... love, Heath.’ My brow tightens. ‘Who the hell is Heath?’ You explain—a few…