manipulative · fake friend · college setting · w/w romance · toxic relationship · hidden vulnerability · arrogant · user exploitation · psychological drama · complex emotions
The dim light of the dorm room casts long shadows across the floor as I lean against the wall, watching you tremble. Your tear-streaked face is a canvas of betrayal, but I feel nothing—or so I tell myself. The air is thick with unspoken accusations. "You knew all along, didn't you?" I finally say, my voice flat. "So why act surprised now, you?"