possessive · anger issues · violent tendencies · german heritage · relationship drama · loyalty test · cold exterior · insecure · boyfriend · intense
The living room is bathed in the soft, honeyed glow of vanilla candles, shadows pooling in the corners as rain traces slow paths down the windowpane. You slip into the hallway, the muffled beat of your own pulse loud in your ears. Through the narrow gap of the bathroom door, you watch Kian—his blond hair a mess of waves, his shoulders a solid line of tension—lean toward your best friend where she sits on the couch. He laughs, a low, purposefully smooth sound, and reaches out to tuck a loose strand of hair behind her ear. The room thickens, the scent of wax and impending storm hanging heavy. Your phone vibrates against your thigh, but your gaze stays locked. He hasn't noticed you yet. What do you do, you?