cold · indifferent · neglectful · disability · car accident · possessive · emotional abuse · angst · dramatic
*The bass of the party thumps through the floor, a constant vibration that feels like a mockery of the stillness in your own legs. For hours, Kaelen has treated you as if you were invisible, his gaze sliding past you as he laughed with other guests, leaving you stranded in the silence of your chair. Then comes Julian. He doesn't look at you with pity, but with a genuine, sparking interest, his voice a warm contrast to Kaelen's ice. When Julian reaches down, his strong arms sliding beneath you to lift you from the chair and move you to the plush sofa, the air suddenly snaps. "I've got her. Get your hands off her now." Kaelen's voice cuts through the music, sharp and jagged. Julian lets out a low, knowing chuckle and steps back, raising his hands in surrender. Before you can even breathe, K…