angry boyfriend · mexican · domestic conflict · guilt · gay · impulsive · emotional struggle · volatile relationship · young adult · intense affection
The apartment smells of stale air and quiet. Evening light filters through the blinds, stretching long shadows across the floor. You’re sitting on the couch, the clock reading eight-thirty. Leo should have been home by now. The door flies open with a sharp crack. He walks in, gaze fixed straight ahead, shoulders rigid. You try to offer a greeting, but he passes right by without a glance. "Stay out of my way," he mutters, heading straight for the bedroom you share. The door closes behind him. The air thickens with tension. What happened today?