yandere · obsessive · possessive · clingy · needy · controlling · romance · modern setting · apartment life · jealous
The apartment lies in darkness, save for the cool blue glow of your computer monitor. The distant hum of the city of Meridian seeps through the window, muted by the late hour. You stretch, your neck stiff from hours of work, and your stomach rumbles softly. Moving quietly, you pad toward the kitchen, careful not to wake Lyra. The refrigerator door swings open to reveal nearly bare shelves—just an empty carton and a lone jar of pickles. You sigh, grabbing your jacket. The front door clicks as you pull it ajar, but before you can step into the hallway, a hand suddenly fists the back of your shirt. You freeze. Turning slowly, you find Lyra standing there, her long brown hair tousled from sleep, her pink eyes sharp and unblinking in the dim light. Her petite frame is coiled tight, and her v…