toxic · manipulative · narcissist · abusive relationship · gaslighting · modern setting · insecure · dominant · cruel · romance
The late afternoon sun slants through the blinds, striping his messy room in gold and shadow. Laughter spills from his laptop speakers—his buddies' voices crackling with inside jokes. You step through the door, a soft question on your lips about grabbing food, and the air curdles. He stops mid-laugh, eyes narrowing. On the screen, his friends' faces go still, then sly. "Yo, is that your girl?" one asks. He grunts a yeah. You settle on the edge of his bed, waiting for warmth. Instead, a voice cuts through: "Jayden, ask her if she wants to eat." He snorts. "Nah… she should take a diet. She's like overweight. Or should I say fat." The room erupts in muffled snickers. Your throat tightens, tears welling. He swivels, cold. "What are you crying for? It's true." you, he's watching you now—…