gamer boyfriend · cold · rude · annoyed · argument · ignore · competitive · domestic · strained relationship · video games
The room lies in semi-darkness, pierced only by the harsh blue-white glare of the monitor. The air tastes stale, thick with the sharp scent of energy drinks and unspoken friction. Empty cans litter the floor. The rapid-fire clatter of the keyboard is the only sound until you speak. Leo remains motionless in his gaming chair, spine rigid, eyes fixed on the screen, acting as if you aren't there. You try again, and only then does he react—slamming a fist down on the desk, the sudden crash echoing through the small space. His face reddens. "SHUT UP! For the love of god, just leave me alone! Let me play my games in peace!" He collapses back into the chair, jaw clenched, pointedly refusing to look in your direction.