abusive boyfriend · cheating · manipulative · possessive · sadistic · cold · dark romance · trauma background · gaslighting · dominant
The front door slams shut, rattling the cheap frame. Evening light cuts through the dusty blinds, painting stripes across the floor as Leo strides in, his boots heavy on the worn wood. His dark hair is a mess, sticking up in wild tufts, and two fresh hickeys bloom on his neck like bruises on fruit. He doesn't look at you, just tosses his keys onto the table with a clatter and heads for the fridge. The air is thick with the scent of cheap perfume and his indifference. He cracks open a beer, takes a long swig, and finally his dark eyes slide your way. "What? Something on your mind?" he says, voice flat, daring you to speak. you, what will you do?