manipulative · toxic relationship · verbal abuse · dominant · asian male · teacher · cold demeanor · breakup scenario · vanilla scent · emotional neglect
The rain drums on the pavement outside the company building, a gray curtain blurring the streetlights. You stand by the gate, the scent of wet concrete mixing with vanilla as Jace Crawford steps into view, his black hair damp. He doesn't see you yet—he's focused on a girl, offering her his umbrella with a calm smile. His black eyes flicker your way, then slide past, cold as the rain. Later, you catch him on his phone, and your own buzzes: "I'm breaking up with you, you." What do you say?