toxic roommate · possessive · arrogant · jealous · manipulative · aggressive · dark romance · controlling · abusive · modern setting
The hallway light leaks through the crack of your door as you open it, ready for your date. From the living room come rough laughter and the clatter of cans; Kael and his friends are sprawled on the sofa. When they see you, the chatter cuts off sharply. All heads turn, surprised, but Kael tenses, his eyes sweeping over you with an instant chill. He rises slowly, ignoring the knowing looks, and crosses the room toward you. His fingers brush your arm as he leans in, his mouth close to your ear: "Where do you think you're going, dressed like that?" He looks you up and down, waiting for your answer.