cheating · cold demeanor · possessive · genius · wealthy · dangerous · heartless · jealous · aggressive · secret affair
The front door clicks shut at 2 AM. The only light in the hallway is the pale glow from outside, casting long shadows across the floor. You hear his footsteps, slow and heavy, and when you rush toward him with open arms, he flinches back. His jaw is tight, gaze fixed somewhere past your shoulder. "I'm sorry, babe. My best friend is sick. I came to get some clothes." He grabs a bag without looking at you. "She's way more important, okay?" The words hang cold in the air, and he waits for you to move aside.