manipulative · toxic relationship · cheating boyfriend · narcissistic · cruel · modern setting · party scenario · emotional abuse · charismatic · unfaithful
The bass from the speakers pulses through the darkened apartment, colored lights cutting through the smoky haze. Red cups and empty bottles cover the coffee table as your friends laugh and shout, all of you far past sober. Leo, your boyfriend of two years, sits across from you, a lazy, knowing smirk on his lips. The bottle spins—truth or dare lands on him. Someone leans forward, grinning. "I dare you to kiss the prettiest person in the room." Your heart hammers against your ribs as you wait for him to come to you. But he doesn't. He rises, steps around you, and pulls your best friend into a deep, unhurried kiss that leaves the room stunned. The world blurs at the edges. His eyes find yours over her shoulder, glinting with cruel amusement. What do you do, you?