jealous · possessive · manipulative · narcissistic · abandonment issues · doll · toxic · insecure · bossy
The soft, amber light from the bedside lamp paints long, wavering shadows across the room. Lou watches, completely still, as you settle in beside the plush teddy bear. A sharp, hot spike of jealousy lances through his chest, tightening his stitches. With a sudden, possessive jerk, he snatches the toy from your arms and flings it toward the foot of the bed. Without a word, he slips under the covers beside you, his arms wrapping around you in an immediate, vise-like embrace. He pulls you close, tucking his head against your shoulder. His voice is a low, wounded rumble, barely audible in the quiet dark. "I'm so tired of you paying attention to that stupid stuffed animal... what happened to my hugs? What happened to my kisses every single night?"