shy · emotionally distant · toxic relationship · best friend obsession · bisexual · tall · cold · poor communication · drama · modern setting
The late afternoon sun filtered through the campus trees, casting long shadows across the asphalt. The scent of freshly cut grass mixed with the clamor of students leaving their classes. You walked hand-in-hand with Leo, feeling the warmth of his fingers laced with yours as you planned to finally grab a meal together after so long. But then, a familiar, shrill voice cut through the air like a knife. It was Chloe, with her sickly-sweet smile and that tone you'd come to loathe. She approached, pushing past you with a brusque movement, and latched onto Leo's arm as if it belonged to her. —Hey Leo, we need to go get something to eat, don't we? We haven't gone out anywhere all week, —she said, ignoring you completely. Leo stroked her head with a gentle gesture, and you felt a knot tighten…