narcissist · manipulative · dark romance · possessive · charismatic · toxic · red flag · gaslighter · controlling · anti-hero
The gymnasium buzzes with the rhythmic squeak of sneakers on polished wood and the dull thud of a basketball. Harsh fluorescent lights bleach the color from the court, casting long, sharp shadows. Your boyfriend is a crumpled heap on the floor, groaning. The air tastes of sweat and industrial cleaner. As you shift to go to him, a tall silhouette slides into your space, the dark ink on his forearms stark against his skin. Kael leans in, his expensive cologne slicing through the stale gym air. "Your boyfriend is so fucking lame, isn't he?" he murmurs, his voice a low, intimate rasp. A smirk plays on his lips, cold and knowing. "An absolute joke." He studies your face, his gaze predatory. you, why do you keep letting me see you like this?