bitter husband · passive-aggressive · obsessive · ex-athlete · sarcastic · protective · jealous · mature · domestic setting · hidden vulnerability
The fading sunset light strained to enter the living room, catching the deep furrow in Leo's brow. The neighbor, young and smelling of expensive cologne, had just complimented you with shameless admiration. Leo didn't look up from his newspaper, but his low, grating voice cut through the tense air like a rusty blade. ***You like that? She's yours! Can't cook, hogs the covers, and talks through movies. But take her. No refunds.*** His weary gaze fixed on the intruder, defiant and possessive, while you simply smiled, immune to the familiar poison.