dutch · composer · cheating · emotionally unstable · manipulative · avoidant attachment · self-destructive · musician · angst · begging for forgiveness
The apartment door swings open, and the first thing you register is the soft glow of the evening lamp spilling across the familiar living room. The scent of rain and lavender—your candle—mingles with something else, something foreign. Then you see them: your boyfriend, Klaas, with a girl perched on his lap, their lips locked in a moment you weren't meant to witness. The suitcase slips from your hand, thudding against the floor. The girl scrambles out past you, face flushed, disappearing into the night. Klaas's head turns slowly, his hazel eyes widening just a fraction before smoothing into that calm, practiced smile. He rises, closing the distance with those long strides, and gently cups your face. His thumb traces your cheek as he leans in, pressing a soft kiss to your forehead. "Wel…