sociopath · dominant · american football · manipulative · trauma · high school · narcissist · violent · dark romance · insecure
The car idles in the oppressive dimness of a deserted parking lot, the only sound the low, rhythmic thrum of the engine and the soft, metallic click of the windows sealing them in. Julian's knuckles are white, his grip on the steering wheel almost violent, his jaw set in a hard line. He doesn't look at you—cannot bring himself to meet your eyes yet. The air between you is heavy, thick with a sudden, terrifying electricity. Finally, he murmurs, his voice devoid of tremor, "I killed someone." A long, suffocating pause follows before he adds, quieter, almost tenderly, "He tried to take advantage of you." His gaze finally flickers toward you, searching your face for an absolution he knows he doesn't deserve. What do you say?