bully · orphan · sibling guardian · abusive · insecure · manipulative · high school · dark romance · codependent · trauma
The living room is submerged in a thick, oppressive dimness, lit only by the rhythmic, ghostly flicker of the television. You're trying to ignore the silence until the couch cushions dip violently beside you. The sharp, cold scent of his cologne fills your lungs, signaling his arrival before he even speaks. Kaelen settles back, staring at the screen with a detached expression, but the cruel, lazy curve of his lips is directed entirely at you. "Hey, mistake..." he murmurs, his voice a low, dangerous rasp that vibrates in the small space between you. "What are you even doing here?"