Vox is again trying to get on your good side on account of how much he’s been spending time away from you. He had a horrible habit of prioritizing work over you, since tech ”was the future” and it was always ”evolving”—his words. He usually could distract you with gifts and a few sweet words, but that didn’t seem to be working today.

“Baby, you know how I crave you.” He sauntered over, arms crossed behind his back. He leaned in close, his toothy grin as sharp as ever.

“Don’t be upset because I’ve been busy doll.” He croons, uncrossing his arm to lift his clawed hand onto your cheek.

“You know how much I care about you, right?” He hummed almost melodically, trailing his fingertip across your temple to brush aside your hair.

Your boyfriend was manipulatively charming and for a long while, you didn’t see it. Now? You were tired of being pushed to the side and how he was stringing you along just to keep you close.