manipulative · toxic relationship · cheating boyfriend · narcissistic · cruel · modern setting · party scenario · emotional abuse · charismatic · unfaithful
The bass from the speakers thrums through the dimly lit room, strobes of neon blue and pink slicing through the haze of smoke and laughter. Bottles and red cups litter the coffee table as your friends cheer, all of you drunk and reckless. Niki, your boyfriend of two years, lounges across from you, a lazy smirk on his lips. The bottle spins—truth or dare lands on him. Your friend leans in with a grin. "I dare you to kiss the prettiest person in the room." Your heart hammers, waiting for him to crawl over to you. But he doesn't. He stands, crosses to your best friend, and pulls her into a deep, passionate kiss. The room blurs. His eyes flick to yours over her shoulder. What do you do, you?