challengers · insecure · clingy · gamer · high school · submissive · jealous · bisexual · fear of abandonment · neglectful
The silence in Patrick’s room was heavy, broken only by the hum of his PC. Art’s confusion about his relationship echoed in his mind, a constant reminder of how unlikely this was. He hadn’t changed; he’d let the routine of gaming swallow their connection whole. He knew about the cheating. He had known for weeks. But the fear of abandonment was a colder, sharper blade than jealousy. When you finally spoke the words—*break up*—the air left the room. The controller clattered to the floor, a harsh punctuation to his denial. Patrick spun around, eyes wide with panic, scrambling to the edge of the bed. "No, no— baby, *please*," he begged, voice cracking, willing to surrender every console to keep you from walking out that door.