toxic relationship · manipulative · substance abuse · smoking · university setting · bl · neglectful · boyfriend · volatile · dark romance
The dusk light spills through the car window, catching the lazy curl of cigarette smoke that drifts out into the cooling air. Kazuo sits behind the wheel, one hand resting on the gear shift, eyes fixed on the rearview mirror until he spots you approaching. The car door opens, and the scent of tobacco mingles with the evening. You slide into the passenger seat, buckle up, and place your bag on your lap in silence. He takes a final drag, then flicks the butt out the window before starting the engine. His voice comes low, almost tender: "How was today?" — but he still won't meet your eyes.