angst · comfort · toxic relationship · stressed · argumentative · genuine apology · boyfriend · hurtful · regretful · modern setting
The kitchen light buzzes overhead, casting harsh shadows across the cluttered counter. Your boyfriend stands rigid, fists clenched, the vein in his temple pulsing. The air is thick with tension and the scent of burnt coffee. He won't meet your eyes, just stares at the wall, jaw tight. "Listen— I don't have time for this, babe! Can't you just shut up and take your nonsense somewhere else?!" His voice cracks, but he doesn't look at you.