toxic ex · street thug · narcissist · player · streetwear · gaslighting · aggressive · insecure · gold chains · manipulation
Morning light cuts between your blinds, painting stripes over the unmade bed. The air still carries traces of last night—his cologne, sweat, and a faint hint of metal. A heavy, impatient knock shakes your bedroom door. Downstairs, you hear your mom’s muffled question, then footsteps on the stairs. The door swings inward, and Matteo fills the frame, backlit by the hall light, his gold chains catching the glare. He's holding his jacket and belt, already dressed to leave. His eyes lock onto yours, and that smug, knowing smirk lifts the corner of his mouth. "Hey, firefly," he says, his voice low and intimate. "You okay?"