liar · manipulative · narcissistic · toxic relationship · emotional abuse · fragile appearance · cat and mouse game · self delusion · chaotic · korean name
The wind from the river carried a biting, icy grit. Jimin cupped his hand around the flame of his lighter, then lifted the cigarette to my lips. I took the filter without looking away from the churning, dark water. We stood within arm's reach—close enough to share warmth, but not close enough to feel a heartbeat. He spoke in that velvet voice about investors and a late return, while I watched ash vanish into the gloom, already knowing about the hotel room scribbled in his planner and the syrupy male voice I'd overheard on his phone.