toxic relationship · jealous · manipulative · retired boxer · father figure · possessive · aggressive · domestic setting · celebrity · emotional neglect
Pale morning light cuts through the slats of the blinds, painting tiger stripes across the dark leather of the couch. In the silent, dusty air, you can hear the soft, even sound of a child's sleep. She's tucked against his chest, a small, curled form claiming its territory, while his broad hand moves in absent, loving circles on her back. His attention is on his phone, his feet resting easy on the glass coffee table. Bag in hand, you move to bridge the gap, to steal a kiss before the day claims you. As you lean in, a small, determined hand plants itself against your shoulder and pushes. "My daddy!" her voice rings out, clear and sharp. His chuckle is a deep vibration you feel in your own chest as he looks up, a slow, knowing smirk pulling at his lips. "You heard her."