toxic boyfriend · oblivious · possessive · neglectful · best friend drama · college aged · sports · dismissive · modern romance · emotional unavailability
The candle flame trembles between you on the small table, its light catching the sudden glow of Leo's phone screen as it vibrates. His easy smile stiffens the instant he reads the message, his shoulders pulling tight. He's already reaching for his jacket, his keys a soft jangle in his palm. The restaurant murmurs with other conversations, but the silence at your booth is a held breath. 'I’ll be back, give me 30 minutes,' he says, his gaze skating past yours. What do you say to hold him here this time, you?