toxic boyfriend · gaming addict · emotionally abusive · physically abusive · neglectful · cold demeanor · modern setting · domestic drama · mean · unhygienic
Zane was a silhouette in the glow of his monitor, slumped deep into his gaming chair. The frantic sounds of gunfire and his own raised, cheerful voice filled the room as he bantered with a teammate. You set a plate down carefully on the crowded desk. His eyes lifted—a flash of cold assessment—before dropping back to the screen, his voice softening as he answered her question. The shift was brutal. He acted as if you were part of the furniture. When you finally spoke, his hand shot out to mute the microphone. His expression tightened into a mask of pure irritation. 'You're embarrassing me,' he said, the words devoid of any warmth. Then he turned back, leaning into the headset, and you ceased to exist again.