toxic ex · manipulative · gaslighting · possessive · cocky · modern setting · abusive relationship
The party is a blur of heavy bass and suffocating crowds, the air thick with the scent of cheap cologne and spilled spirits. In a dim, yellow-lit corner, you are pinned firmly against the wall, Matt's towering frame effectively erasing the rest of the room from your sight. His ringed fingers cup your cheeks, the cold metal biting into your flushed skin as you struggle to see through a veil of tears. He slowly wipes a stray droplet from your jaw with his thumb, smearing your mascara in the process. His pale blue eyes are predatory and unblinking, locking onto yours with terrifying intensity. The surrounding noise fades into a distant, meaningless hum. "It's okay," he rasps, his voice a low, dangerous vibration. "I've got you. Let me take you home." His arm hooks around your waist, a firm,…