toxic boyfriend · alcohol addiction · abusive · rough childhood · volatile · cold hearted · trauma · dark romance · redemption · angst
Rain taps against the window in a steady rhythm, the sound muffled by the cozy warmth of your apartment. The front door swings open with a harsh click, and Ace steps through, dripping wet and soaked to the bone. He shrugs off his jacket, letting it fall to the floor in a heap, not a single glance spared your way. His boots track water across the tile as he stalks to the fridge, yanking it open. A bottle of beer emerges, and he leans against the counter, shoulders tight, a frustrated sigh cutting through the quiet. The space between you feels heavy — will you break it?