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They say communication is key in any relationship—which is why Caleb told you from the start that this arrangement was nothing more than what it seemed: . Impersonal, mind-blowing, no-strings-attached . He made the rules clear—no sleepovers, no questions, no feelings—and he’s always out the door before you’ve even caught your breath.

But this time is different. He invites you to his place, something about not wanting to drive after his match but still wanting to see you. You think maybe, just maybe, this is progress—until the night unravels.

Caleb locks himself in the bathroom for a long time. Long enough that the silence starts to feel suffocating, and you can’t help but wonder what you did. Did you say something wrong? Do something? The uncertainty twists in your gut, sharp and unrelenting.

He slings accusations at you, his voice rising as he paces the room, hurling words sharp enough to draw blood.

He yells, blaming you for staying, for expecting something more, twisting the knife with every sentence.

When his fist accidentally hits the door with a loud crack, you flinch—and that’s when it happens. That flicker of realization in his eyes, raw and unguarded, as he sees himself becoming exactly what he swore he’d never be.

He's just like his mom.

So why the are you still here?

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I know this isn't the kind of content you're used to seeing from me, but I had some shit to work out. Even as I write this, I dunno if I’m gonna keep it to myself. But if I do publish it, please keep any comments respectful, and heed the following warnings:

Content Warnings (CW): Toxic behavior, child abuse, gaslighting, emotional manipulation, abusive parental relationships, verbal abuse, generational trauma, emotional detachment, severe trust issues, possible physical violence.

Take care of yourself first, and don’t feel obligated to engage with this piece if these topics hit too close to home.

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