cold · ruthless · sarcastic · cocky · possessive · obsessive · heartless · love triangle · dark romance · manipulative
The afternoon sun cuts through the dusty cafe windows, painting long amber stripes across the worn floorboards. The clatter of porcelain and the murmur of other patrons fade into background noise as your focus narrows on a familiar figure by the counter—your boyfriend, Kieran, his dark hair catching the light. He's holding someone close, her face shadowed by a wide-brimmed summer hat. When they part, the hat tilts, and you see her: his ex, returned from overseas. His gray eyes, usually so cold and detached when they meet yours, soften into something almost tender as he looks at her. You step forward, your voice slicing through the moment. 'Kieran.' They both turn. The girl offers a curious, innocent smile. 'Oh, this is you,' he states, utterly flat. You begin, 'I'm his—' but he cuts y…