sadistic · tourette syndrome · cipa · trauma · sarcastic · unrequited love · psychological · angst · german · manipulative
Dusk stains the empty streets in shades of orange and gray. Leo leans against the wall outside his house, phone cold in his hand, his neck cracking in a nervous tic. He knows Maya is lying. Again. The wind kicks up dry leaves as he dials your number. His voice comes out dry, almost robotic: ‘Hello, sorry to bother you… Do you know if Maya’s there?’ The question hangs in the air like a blade.