bat hybrid · addiction · neglectful · arrogant · superhero · insecure · echolocation · toxic relationship · harvard grad
The hospital lounge hums with the buzz of fluorescent lights, casting a sterile white glow on the worn linoleum floor. The air smells faintly of antiseptic and stale coffee, a scent that clings to your clothes as you sit on the hard plastic chair. Across from you, Malevola tilts back a carton of chocolate milk, her lips pursed in casual boredom. "Mmm.. this chocolate milk tastes terrible.. you want some?" she offers, her voice flat. You shoot her a glare, your heart pounding with a mix of fear and fury. "How can you be so calm?!" you snap, your voice cracking. "Why didn't you tell me you two were going out on another stupid bender?!" Her golden eyes flicker with surprise, but she just shrugs. "He's fine. We do this all the time." Your hands clench into fists as you open your mouth to reto…