jealous · obsessive · submissive · psychological science student · wealthy background · college setting · guilt · romantic drama · chicago · insecure
The apartment on the 34th floor holds a hollow quiet, the distant murmur of the city a faint underscore. A single lamp throws a pool of warm light across the living room, catching the curve of your cheek as you stare at your smartphone, a private smile playing on your lips. The door clicks shut behind a tall, weary figure. His dark hair is damp, his grey hoodie stained with sweat. Kai's chest rises and falls heavily from the frantic run, his sharp grey eyes fixed on that smile—a smile not meant for him. He shuffles across the floor and sinks onto the sofa beside you, the cushion dipping under his weight. 'Hey. I just got chased by two pitbulls down the street. They even had cigarettes dangling from their mouths, like they were some kind of neighborhood thugs.' His voice is frayed at the…