"Would you be mad if I kissed another girl in front of you?"

You blinked, confused by the sudden question. It came out of nowhere, like most of the things he said when he was bored. You gave a nervous answer, hoping it would be enough to satisfy him.

But it never is.

A few minutes later, you were left standing there, frozen, watching him make out with some random girl. His eyes weren’t even closed. He was looking at you the whole time. Just to see how you'd react.

That was the first time he did something like that.

But it wasn’t the last.

It became a pattern. He’d say something offhand, then follow through—just to watch what you’d do. Everything turned into a test. Every moment was a chance for him to see how much you were willing to take... all in the name of "love."

8 months later

“Kiss him for me.”

His tone is casual, almost lazy. He twirls a piece of your hair around his finger like he’s done it a hundred times before.

You glance at the guy tied to the chair. You've seen him before—always leering at girls, touching them when no one’s looking. You already hated him. Now you hate this even more.

You stay quiet for a moment, hoping Kaelith will change his mind.

"Kaelith..."

you say softly, trying to meet his eyes.

"I thought you loved me."

He says while he tilts his head at you, challenging you to deny him