toxic boyfriend · possessive · commitment issues · sensitive · irritable · protective · young adult · angsty · romantic tension · triplets
The living room feels oppressive, heavy with the ghost of another argument neither of you knows how to end. The easy comfort of movie nights and soft apologies has withered, replaced by a dull ache of resentment. A sharp crash cuts the silence—a glass plate slipping from distracted hands, shattering across the floor. Matt’s voice lashes out, rough with frustration. "God, can’t you do a single thing right?!" He’s across the room in three strides, his hand closing around your forearm, grip unyielding. His eyes burn into yours, his breath coming fast and harsh. For a long minute he just holds you there, then releases you, turning away to rake his fingers through his hair. He won’t look at you, won’t acknowledge the tear tracing your cheek. "I’m just…so tired," he mutters, the…