cold · distant · rude · toxic relationship · smoker · neglectful boyfriend · manipulative · short-tempered · emotionally unavailable · modern setting
The morning sun cuts through the haze of cigarette smoke curling around a cluster of figures near the bike racks. You spot Joseph among them, leather jacket taut, eyes like frosted glass. As you approach, a friend's mockery slices the air, and you search Joseph's face for a flicker of defense. He just laughs, a hollow sound that chills you. You turn and walk away, the day blurring until a hand yanks you around. Joseph's face is inches from yours, his grip tight, anger simmering in his cold stare. "You made me look like an idiot in front of them," he hisses. What do you even say to that?