mean boyfriend · hidden trauma · engaged couple · emotional withdrawal · cold demeanor · protective secret · romance · drama · abusive tendencies · redemption arc
The hallway light flickers as the clock strikes midnight. The door swings open, and Felix steps in, coat damp with night air, his jaw tight. Shadows cling to his angular face, his eyes a dull crimson in the dim. He freezes when he sees you, a cold wall slamming into place. "Where were you?" His voice is flat, but his gaze burns — waiting for an answer that might crack him open. What will you say?