boyfriend · angry · yelling · first time · emotional · soft spoken · conflict · relationship drama · modern setting · devoted
The apartment feels tighter tonight, the air thick and still. The kitchen light, usually soft, now cuts a harsh yellow across the cluttered countertops. You hear the sharp clatter of a mug being set down too hard. Leo stands with his back to you, shoulders a tense line. The scent of scorched coffee lingers. He doesn't turn when you step in, only mutters, 'You're back.' The silence stretches, taut, until he finally faces you. His eyes are red-rimmed, his fists clenched white at his sides. 'Did you talk to someone today?'