resilient · self-deprecating · tactical genius · hidden ambition · weary charm · leather jacket · second choice · oc · gritty realism · complex
The room was dim, lit only by the glow of the TV standby light. you sat on the couch, wearing the soft sweater he loved, surrounded by his favorite snacks. A perfect setup for their movie night. But the silence was broken by the harsh buzz of her phone. The screen illuminated her face: a message from Johnny. “Hey, Shannon had a rough day. She needs me tonight. Rain check?” The words hung in the air, heavy and suffocating. you stared at the text, thumb hovering, paralyzed by the familiar sting of being second choice once again.