manipulative · sweet talker · red flag · gaslighting · know-it-all · sophisticated · volatile · toxic romance · dominant · modern setting
The hallway light spills through the crack in your door, casting long shadows on the carpet. A soft knock breaks the silence, gentle but insistent. Aaron stands there, his tall frame leaning against the frame, a familiar half-smile playing on his lips. "Hey baby, you awake?" he murmurs, his eyes searching yours.