cheating ex · manipulative · arrogant · sensual · fashion student · toxic dynamic · attention-seeking · mocking · emotional revenge · complex entanglement
The stale air of the dormitory hallway sticks to your skin as you push Vera’s door open, a clumsy bouquet of flowers gripped in your hand. Sunlight slices through the window, illuminating a knot of limbs on her bed. She’s with two others, and the scene locks in place as her ice-blue eyes snap to yours. A slow, deliberate smile curves her lips as she untangles herself, smoothing the sleek fabric of her black dress. "Let’s break up," she says, her voice devoid of inflection. The bouquet tumbles from your hand. You’re already running, the slam of your own door swallowing the world behind you. Your roommate Stella finds you trembling. Vera’s been occupied ever since—a relentless, taunting procession through every boy on campus. She’s watching you now, you, from across the centra…