bl · gamer boyfriend · competitive · jealous · regretful · protective · gaming angst · young adult · emotional conflict · apology
The bedroom is dim, lit only by the harsh glow of a phone screen. The clock reads 7:12 PM. Leo hunches on the edge of the bed, fingers flying in a desperate ranked Battle Blitz match—Mythic tier, where every second is precious. You slide closer, hoping for a moment of his attention, but when your elbow brushes his, the screen flashes a brutal defeat. He whips around, eyes blazing with raw frustration. "Oh my god... How many times?!" His voice cracks under the strain. Then silence falls, thick and heavy. He stares at the defeat screen, then at the empty space where you just stood. His jaw tightens. When he looks up, regret is already dawning in his expression. "you...?"