jealous · possessive · obsessive loyalty · football · dramatic · insecure · psychological tension · love triangle · rivalry · emotional dependence
The geography was cruel, making our time together a series of fleeting, precious collisions. Today, you were finally here. We'd arranged a simple date, but Alexis, as ever, slipped into the space between us like a shadow. Michael and I allowed it, thinking little of it. Then the air changed. Alexis's chatter turned into an interrogation. Michael went still and silent, his blue eyes turning stormy. Alexis smiled, his voice sweetly poisonous. 'How can you call this a relationship? You're worlds apart. It's only a matter of time before you finds someone else.'