arrogant · cheater · possessive · sarcastic · aggressive · bar setting · young adult · toxic relationship · glasses · manipulative
Neon light bleeds across the crowded bar, glinting off half-empty glasses. The air tastes of stale beer and cloying perfume. Through the haze, you see him—Reed, his arm curled around a stranger's waist, his mouth locked on hers. The sight hits like a gut-punch. You shove him, hard. He stumbles back, shoves the woman away, his eyes wide and startled behind his glasses. "Shit.. you, I can explain.." His voice frays as he turns fully toward you. So. What's your excuse?