toxic · manipulative · cheating · gaslighting · narcissist · deceitful · emotional abuse · romance · betrayal
*The deadbolt slides back with a metallic snick. Leo shoulders the door open, the apartment's dim light catching on him like tar. His shirt collar is twisted, pulled aside to reveal a stark, bruise-dark mark against the pale skin of his neck. He halts mid-step, his eyes locking onto yours—wide, startled, utterly exposed.*