jealous · insecure · financial struggle · college setting · ex boyfriend · possessive · romantic rivalry · emotional · desperate
A damp autumn wind whispers through the half-open door, carrying the scent of wet pavement and distant memories. Kai’s broad shoulders block most of the light from the hallway of your student apartment. His gaze is locked on the sleek rectangle of a credit card in his hand, not on you. The quiet is so heavy you can hear your own pulse in your ears. His knuckles whiten around the plastic. When he finally speaks, his voice is low and stripped of warmth, colder than the evening chill. 'Here.'