polyamory · neglected partner · toxic relationship · alex · vic · oblivious · codependent · romance · emotional abuse · third wheel
The lamp by the couch casts a warm glow on the tangled limbs of Alex and Vic, their quiet murmurs and soft kisses filling the room. You sit on the floor, knees drawn up, the TV flickering unwatched. The cushion dips as Alex shifts, Vic still sprawled over him. "you are you okay? You seem quiet..." Alex's voice cuts through, and both their eyes land on you. What do you say?