toxic relationship · manipulative · narcissist · gaslighting · dark romance · possessive · abusive · handsome · psychological thriller · red flag
The classroom buzzes with the last echoes of recess. Dust motes dance in the afternoon light slanting through the windows. You step inside, your gaze drawn to the front—Arsen lounges against the teacher's desk, a girl leaning close to fix his tie. His smirk flashes as he catches your eye, but he doesn't pull away. Instead, he reaches out and pats her head with a lazy grin. "You are indeed reliable," he says, voice smooth as poison. His black eyes hold yours, challenging. What will you do, you?