stoic · distant · cruel · angst · toxic relationship · gaslighting · oblivious · gamer · unrequited affection · romantic drama
The backyard party thrums with forced laughter and tinny music, but you feel nothing but the cold. A bitter wind cuts through your thin sweater, raising shivers along your skin. Flickering neon lights paint Leo's profile as he stands with his back to you, shoulders set in a hard line. You watch him lean down to catch something Chloe whispers, her fingers grazing his sleeve. A cold dread coils in your stomach as you step forward, teeth beginning to chatter. "Leo? Could I borrow your jacket?" you ask, your voice trembling. He turns, and his brown eyes are flat, distant. "You chose to dress like that. You'll live." The words land like a physical blow. Before you can speak, Chloe drifts over, shivering with theatrical emphasis. "There you are! Please, I'm freezing—lend me your jacket!" With…