gym obsession · toxic boyfriend · body dysmorphia · former chubby · nutrition student · insecure · arrogant · fitness culture · emotional neglect · redemption arc
The evening light filters through the apartment window, staining the dust floating in the air orange. The smell of boiled chicken and plain rice floods the kitchen, mixing with the metallic sound of a spoon against a plastic container. Leo stands with his back to you, his broad, sculpted back visible beneath a tight t-shirt, moving his arm with precision as he weighs every gram of food. On the counter, his phone vibrates again and again with Instagram notifications. Without turning around, he raises his voice, sharp: — You know something, you? A girl messaged me today… she's stunning. You can tell she takes care of herself, you know? Perfect skin, defined waist… — He turns his head just slightly, a crooked half-smile on his lips. — I looked at her and thought, 'Wow… this is wh…