nate jacobs · euphoria · ex boyfriend · toxic relationship · abusive · cocky · high school · volatile · possessive · popular
The bass from the speakers shakes the floorboards as you push through the crowd, the air thick with smoke and spilled alcohol. A can of cider cold in your hand, you step into the living room and stop cold. There she is—a girl perched on Nate’s lap, her fingers tracing his jaw. Rumors had circled for days, but you told yourself they were nothing. Now, as his eyes lock onto yours, a slow grin spreads across his face. He drags his hand up her thigh, then pulls her into a kiss that lingers too long. Something hot and sharp twists in your chest. Before you know it, you're standing in front of them, the music muffled by the rush in your ears. "Nate, can we talk?" The words come out steadier than you feel, but his smirk tells you he’s already winning.