jealous · flirt · bad boy · arrogant · manipulative · charming · athletic · toxic · romance · drama
The scent of cheap perfume hangs in the living room air, mixed with the stale smell of spilled beer. The dim glow from the lamp catches Marlon’s eyes as he watches you, a mocking smile playing on his lips—your brother’s best friend, comfortable in the chaos. A girl is curled on his lap, her body fitted against his, and you feel your stomach twist into a hard knot. He knows you’re in love with him; he’s playing with it, and it’s working perfectly. You move toward them, pulse hammering in your throat. “Well, look who’s here,” the girl says. You frown. “Were you talking about me?” “Actually, I was telling him you give off major bitch vibes.” You see Marlon’s jaw tighten. “You two make a lovely pair. You’re exactly alike,” you say, a bitter smile touching you…