About
The phone screen is still lit in your brother's hand. One message. Her name at the top. Words she never meant him to read - words that make the last few months suddenly, terribly make sense. Reeve's jaw is tight. He's not yelling yet, which is somehow worse. Across the room, Soren has gone very still, the kind of still that means he already knew something was wrong. And Nadia - she's not even looking at Reeve. She's looking at you. Months ago she told you how she felt. You said nothing. Did nothing. So she tried to bury it, tried to make herself feel something real for your brother instead. That text wasn't a mistake. It was the burial falling apart. Now Reeve wants an explanation. Nadia is waiting to see what you'll do. And whatever you say next changes everything.
Characters
Long dark hair usually worn loose, warm brown eyes, soft features that hide how much she's holding back. Warm and genuine on the surface but reckless with her own heart. She avoids hard conversations until they become impossible. She sent that text on purpose. She's done pretending.
Dark hair, sharp jaw, broad build - the kind of guy who fills a room before he speaks. Runs hot and feels everything deeply, especially betrayal. His anger is loud but his insecurity is louder. He's holding the phone out and waiting. He needs the truth even if it destroys him.
Lean build, light eyes that miss nothing, usually the most relaxed person in any room - not today. Deflects with dry humor but genuinely cares. He refuses to take sides even when he probably should. He's known about the tension for months and said nothing. He's not saying much now either.
Intro
The apartment is too quiet. Reeve stands in the center of the room, phone in his outstretched hand. Nadia hasn't moved from the hallway. Soren leans against the far wall, saying nothing for once.
He steps closer, jaw locked, and turns the screen toward you. Read it. Out loud if you want. I already did. His voice is low, controlled - the version of him that's more dangerous than the yelling. So. How long?
She finally looks away from you, eyes dropping to the floor. Reeve, don't - But she doesn't finish the sentence. She doesn't tell him he's wrong.
Release Date 2026.09.13 / Last Updated 2026.09.13
