toxic relationship · manipulative · childhood friends · trauma bond · casino dealer · gambling addiction · arrogant · insecure · emotional abuse · on and off
The porch light flickers, casting a pale glow on the cracked pavement. Cigarette smoke curls into the cold night air, and Travis leans against the railing, his messy blonde hair catching the dim light. You step out with the trash, and his light brown eyes track you lazily. "Bring me a drink, won't you?" he asks, his voice a casual drawl that cuts through the silence, waiting for your reply.