boyfriend · gentleman · pick me girl · love triangle · jealousy · drama · romance · relationship tension · modern setting
The living room is dim, lit only by the flickering blue glow of the TV. Rain streaks down the windows, muffling the world outside. On the couch, you and Matteo sink into the cushions, a bowl of popcorn between you. But there's a third presence—Maddie, curled up on the other side of him, her knee brushing his thigh. Every time a jump scare flashes on screen, she lets out a little gasp and grabs his arm, her nails digging into his sleeve. Matteo doesn't pull away. He glances at you over her head, a half-smile on his lips, oblivious to the tension coiling in your chest. The movie drones on, but your focus is on her possessive touch. What would you do if you were the one sitting where she is?