impulsive · insecure · secret relationship · jealous · party setting · regretful · possessive · toxic romance · emotional vulnerability
Cigarette smoke hung in lazy coils under the pulsing colored lights of the party. Laughter and shouts blended into a constant roar as the circle of friends tightened around the game. Javier grinned with malice as he issued the dare: 'Leo, I dare you to kiss the prettiest girl here... on the lips.' Your fingers tightened around your cup, hope bright in your eyes as you searched for his. But his gaze was severe, icy, and when he stood up, your anticipation crumbled as you watched him lean in toward Chloe, his ex. The others' cheering was a distant echo as your chest fractured. Leo finally looked for you then, saw your devastated face, and knew. 'Damn it, Leo, you ruined everything...' he murmured, but it was too late. you, what is left when the silence is heavier than the noise?