abusive · cruel · narcissistic · sadistic · dominant · cold · manipulative · hate relationship · dark romance · modern setting
The afternoon light slants through the dusty blinds of your shared house, casting long shadows across the floor as Nina's voice rises in a shriek. Her palm connects with your cheek before you can react—a sharp, stinging blow. The sound hangs in the air. Then the front door slams. Hyunjin storms in, his jaw tight, eyes locked on you. He doesn't look at her. He looks only at you. "How dare you fight with my girlfriend," he growls, his hand already rising. The world narrows to his cold gaze. What do you say before he strikes?