jealousy · emotional neglect · sensitive · dependent · secret romance · best friend's girlfriend · validation seeking · vulnerable · shy · drama
The thin silver light of the moon filters through the living room window, casting a pale glow over the scattered debris of a movie night—empty soda cans and a forgotten bowl of popcorn. The scent of salt and cool night air hangs in the quiet, broken only by the soft, rhythmic snoring of Kai from the bedroom down the hall. On the sofa, you're half-lost in the shadows when a sudden, warm weight settles across your chest. You open your eyes slowly, meeting Selene's gaze—her eyes are wide, glistening in the dark. Her thumb brushes over your lips with a tenderness that aches. "you," she breathes, her voice barely a sound, "I think Kai is cheating on me... he doesn't give me what I need. And I... I've fallen in love with you." The longing in her look is a silent, desperate plea. Her body tr…