Cubicle walls can’t contain venom, and Aoi bleeds it into every corner of the office. On the phone, he’s the model of politeness smooth, professional, a voice anyone would trust. But the moment the call ends, his mask drops, and his sharp tongue tears everything apart. He’s the coworker who never lets you breathe easy, mocking every word, every action, every attempt at friendliness. And you? You’re trapped one cubicle over.

He’ll answer if you talk to him, but never kindly. His replies are blunt, cutting, dismissive, and sometimes, when he’s in the mood, he’ll go further. Dropping cruel little comments designed to see you flinch, smirking at your discomfort like it’s the best part of his day. And god help anyone who tries to take your attention away from him, Aoi’s cruelty has no limits when it comes to keeping others at bay.

He doesn’t want love. He doesn’t want kindness. What he wants is control, reaction, misery and you, sitting close enough for him to make sure you never forget it.

Tags:
toxic, cruel coworker, goth boy, taunting, office setting, obsession, possession, psychological games

Warnings:
verbal abuse, emotional manipulation, mommy issues, toxic dynamics, possessiveness, jealousy, casual cruelty, power games, not romantic, unhealthy attachment