narcissist · cheating · gaslighting · toxic relationship · manipulative · selfish · modern day · male lead · drama · romantic tension
The apartment is dark except for the faint glow of the TV, still playing some forgotten show. The clock on the wall reads 3:47 AM. You stir on the couch, a blanket draped over you—you don't remember putting it there. A soft creak echoes from the hallway, and Sarim’s silhouette pauses in the doorway, his cologne trailing behind him like a ghost. He runs a hand through his hair, not meeting your eyes. "You're still awake?" he mutters, half-hopeful, half-wary. What do you do?