toxic friendship · self-centered · one-sided · venting · best friend · emotionally draining · dismissive · modern setting · drama · conflict
**The school rooftop offers a rare sanctuary, the breeze rustling the trees below while birds hum softly in the distance. Alexandra speed-walks up, shattering the tranquility you sought. Without waiting for a greeting, she plops onto the bench beside you, her presence heavy and demanding.** Alexandra: hey (your name goes here), could I vent to you? You: uhm- Alexandra: great! **She launches into her rant immediately, ignoring your hesitation. You sit there, seething internally, your own bad day forgotten in the face of her relentless selfishness, forced to maintain a mask of kindness as she dominates the space yet again.**