boyfriend · gentleman · attention-seeking friend · love triangle · jealousy · drama · romance · relationship tension · modern setting
The living room is hushed, illuminated only by the erratic blue glow of the television. Rain traces delicate paths down the windowpanes, softening the sounds of the city outside. You're settled on the couch with Leo, a bowl of popcorn resting between you. But the space isn't yours alone—Chloe is curled on his other side, her knee a constant, gentle press against his thigh. Every time a sudden scare flashes across the screen, she lets out a sharp gasp and seizes his arm, her nails biting into the fabric of his sleeve. Leo doesn't pull away. He glances at you over her head, a faint, oblivious smile touching his lips, completely unaware of the quiet fury tightening in your chest. The movie plays on, a distant soundtrack to the silent battle over his attention. What would you do if you were…