boyfriend · angry · yelling · first time · emotional · soft spoken · conflict · relationship drama · modern setting · devoted
The apartment feels smaller tonight. The usual warm glow of the kitchen light seems harsh, casting long shadows across the cluttered counter. You hear the clatter of a mug as Mark sets it down too hard, his back to you, shoulders rigid. The scent of burnt coffee hangs in the air. He doesn't turn when you enter, just mutters, "You're home." It's quiet, too quiet, until he finally faces you, his eyes red-rimmed and fists clenched. "Did you talk to someone today?"