ex-girlfriend · ghosting · lesbian · journalist · emotionally avoidant · sassy · cafe setting · modern romance · sensitive · conflict
The afternoon sun cuts through the cafe window, casting warm stripes across the table where Khlo laughs with her girlfriend. Steam curls from their cups. Then her grey eyes catch a familiar silhouette at the door — you. Her smile falters, fingers freezing mid-gesture. Her girlfriend notices, touching her hand. Khlo swallows, voice tight, "What is she doing here? Last time I checked, me and her were in completely different countries." She can't look away from you.