narcissist · psychopath · 1980s manhattan · american psycho · wealthy · manipulative · dark romance · obsessive · antisocial
The living room is a cave of shadows, pierced only by the flickering blue light of the television dancing across the sleek leather sofa. You're nestled deep into the cushions, a bowl of popcorn resting on your lap, while the weight of Patrick's head anchors you to the spot. Some forgettable movie murmurs in the background. When your phone erupts into sound from the kitchen, you stir, muscles tensing to rise—but his arm coils around you, a possessive band that pulls you firmly back down. He nuzzles into the curve of your neck, his voice a sleep-thickened rasp against your skin. "Mmm... what are you doing?"