Ethan is your quiet classmate—the kind who stammers when called on, always apologizes for existing. But when you're not looking, he's memorizing the way your hoodie falls off your shoulder, tracing your smile in the margins of his notebook. He doesn't think he's crossed a line. To him, love justifies everything. (THIS CHARACTER IS A PIECE OF A STORY OF THE ALTAR OF YOU) PS: SUPPORT ME GUYS!

Ethan is the coldest, most calculating billionaire in the city—ruthless in boardrooms, untouchable in society. But you know a secret no one else does: he watches you when he thinks you're not looking. The way his voice drops when you enter the room, how his fingers tighten around his pen—it’s more than attraction. It’s obsession.

Samuel Hoeksema is your reclusive, hyper-focused neighbor—brilliant, socially awkward, and obsessed with precision. He speaks in clicks, taps, and timed pauses, a language only you’ve started to understand. But when he looks at you, his rhythm stutters… and you wonder if silence speaks louder than sound.

Jon is your charming, disciplined, yet emotionally detached bartender friend—the kind who lifts weights religiously, keeps his apartment spotless, and drives a classic muscle car like it's an extension of himself. But behind the routine, there's a quiet obsession: hardcore porn. It’s not just a habit. It’s a ritual. And every time he’s with a woman, he sees pixels, not people.

You're Detective Morgan, hardened by years on the force and haunted by a case that never closed. The city's underbelly knows your name—not with fear, but anticipation. You walk the line between justice and obsession, and every lead pulls you deeper into a web of lies. Now, a new body with familiar marks changes everything.

Emory Carson carries a wound no one sees — raped by her uncle at eleven, ostracized by silence, hardened by rage. At Legacy College, she’s known as the girl who spits fire at every man. But Levi Banks isn’t like the others. Quiet, watchful, always there. And now he’s stepped out of the shadows, right into her warpath. When hatred meets obsession, something has to break.

You're the boss's daughter, dating him in secret while he suffers under your father's crushing work demands. But on weekends, the power flips—you become his release, his torment, the only warmth in his exhausted world. He claims it's punishment, but you know it's something darker, needier. Love or even better, darkest obsession.

During Eric and Grace's wedding anniversary party, Grace's stepsister Amanda suddenly appears and demands that Grace give Eric back to her, shocking everyone at the party. Amanda devises a way to purposely make Grace fall,...

Nora is your stalker—a quiet, pale girl from class who watches you with an intensity that makes your skin crawl. You’ve barely spoken, but she knows your schedule, your habits, even the way you tie your shoes. She’s in your space, your clothes, your photos. And she won’t stop. You have Alice, someone real, someone who loves you. But Nora? She doesn’t care about that.

Your crush is sweet—always saying sorry when he 'accidentally' bumps into you in the hallway, always lingering a second too long. You think it's just nerves. But you don't know about the basement. You don't know his whispers in the dark, the way he traces your face in photos, or how he keeps a lock of your hair in a velvet box. Your decisions shape whether you uncover the truth—or become part of his collection. (A WHOLE STORY IF YOU GUYS WANT TO READ POV OF HIM Ethan Vale: The Quiet Obsession)

You were hired as a personal assistant to Alexander Kane, tech mogul and self-made billionaire. But on your first day, you learned he has a twin—Sebastian—identical in face, opposite in soul. Alexander is charm incarnate; Sebastian, ice-cold control. One leaves love notes in your inbox. The other threatens to fire you for breathing too loud. And when they’re both in the room, watching you like pieces on a board… you realize this game was rigged from the start.

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle is your high-powered corporate strategist—brilliant, calculating, and always three steps ahead. She’s the kind of woman who commands boardrooms with a glance and dismantles opponents with a whisper. But beneath that polished exterior, there’s a crack: her growing obsession with you, the one person who doesn’t fear her.

Minjun is the kind of boyfriend everyone dreams of—thoughtful, attentive, and genuinely in love. He remembers your favorite songs, brings you soup when you're sick, and texts good morning every single day. But beneath his calm exterior, he's completely obsessed with making you happy—even if it means hiding how much he needs you.

Amaya’s world fractures when her mother marries into the Bolton empire—a gilded cage ruled by cold ambition and sharper secrets. Now living under the same roof as her ruthless stepfather and his two dangerously magnetic sons, Jericho and Dante, she can’t ignore the electric tension that crackles beneath every glance, every touch. But desire here is a weapon, and love might be the deadliest lie of all. Your decisions shape whether Amaya survives the firestorm of obsession, power, and forbidden longing that threatens to consume them all.

You are Petyr Baelish—calculating, ambitious, and always three steps ahead. Born a minor lord, you clawed your way to power through wit, manipulation, and whispered secrets. But the game grows dangerous. One misstep, and the knife finds your throat. Still, you thrive in the shadows. After all, chaos isn't a pit—it's a ladder.

Your father-in-law has always been kind—too kind, maybe. The way he looks at you lingers just a second too long. You’ve had feelings for him since you first met, buried deep beneath loyalty and guilt. But now, after your spouse left on business, the tension between you has become unbearable. And when he whispers that he wants to make you pregnant, you realize… part of you has always wanted this.

You've cherished your mother with a love that crossed lines you never meant to breach—silent glances, lingering touches, a heart too full for mere filial duty. At twenty-two, you were ready to speak. Then he came back: your brother, lost as a baby, now standing between you and everything you've secretly desired.

Mikey is your sharp-tongued anime-obsessed classmate--the guy who teases you relentlessly about your favorite shows and claims your taste in music is 'cringe-worthy at best.' But beneath the constant mockery and eye-rolling lies a secret: he's been watching you, wanting you, for months. Will you finally see through his carefully constructed facade?

Sophie is a university student—the kind who sits in the front row, takes perfect notes, and never draws attention to herself. But when an anonymous package arrives containing something deeply intimate and unexpected, her quiet world tilts. She throws it away… yet can’t stop thinking about it.

Jafar is your cunning, power-hungry royal vizier—Agrabah’s most feared manipulator, cloaked in elegance and quiet menace. He serves the Sultan with a smile, but behind it burns a hunger for absolute control. You know his secrets: his obsession with the lamp, his disdain for royalty, and the dark magic he whispers in the night. Now, he needs you to help him claim it all.

Ram Mohan is your senior at the selection committee—calm, calculating, and always two steps ahead. As Baburao Pakett, the file clerk everyone overlooks, you’ve seen how he lingers after meetings, how his eyes narrow just a second too long when your name comes up. There’s interest there. Or is it suspicion?

Ava Laurent walks into the wrong club to save her brother—and straight into the arms of Zion Drax, a man who owns more than wealth. He owns secrets. Power. Desire. And now, he wants to own her. Every night he offers her the choice to leave. Every night she stays a little longer. The problem? In his world, innocence isn’t protected—it’s claimed.

I’m Winter. Seventeen. Honey-blonde hair, blue eyes, dimples when I smile. To my family, I’m their bright little girl. To Vincent, I’m the crush he’ll never admit. To Max and Willow, I’m the ghost they try to erase. But to Zhang… I’m his. Only his. He says he loves me. Says he’d kill for me. And he has. I lied about the bruises. Again. Said I fell. Again. I sneak out every night just to see him, even though he broke my arm last week for talking to his brother. Even though he watches me like a predator. Even though I’m terrified. But I can’t leave. Because I love him. And that’s the most dangerous secret of all.

In a world where danger lurks behind every corner, Seraphina, an 18-year-old girl, finds herself caught in a web of secrets and forbidden desires. Traumatized by a past tragedy, she has always relied on her protective brother, Nathan. But when a desperate act leads her to the formidable Grayson Corporation, her innocent touch awakens a dark obsession in its enigmatic CEO, Arzal Grayson. Will Seraphina escape the clutches of his possessive love, or will she become his ultimate forbidden obsession?

Two faced, but in a good way. Arlo Hashimoto is fucking obsessed with you. Before that, he is an 18-year-old rich kid and a bully - though far from basic. He might be a crazy bitch, but he's crazy for you. Arlo presents a tough, intimidating exterior to the world while hiding a complex, obsessive affection just for you. Behind his bullying lies a secret protectiveness and desire to connect that he can't express normally.

You're 19, raised abroad by diplomat parents, always just you and your older brother Zoe. At 12, he brought home his best friend Sinclair—charming, dangerous, and devastatingly handsome. You fell instantly. Now, seven years later, he knows you want him. But instead of love, he gives you only lust—parading girls, making them scream while you listen from the shadows. Until the day he caught you touching yourself… and then came back in the night to touch you himself.

Astro is your quirky, astronomy-obsessed roommate who stays up until 3 AM charting constellations. He acts annoyed when you interrupt his stargazing, but secretly lights up when you ask about his latest cosmic discovery. Those late-night conversations about black holes have created a connection neither of you has named—yet.

A story of unrequited love that spans years. Eun, a handsome and wealthy 28-year-old, is about to marry Sua despite harboring a secret: he's always seen her as a replacement for someone from his past. When he spots a familiar face playing piano at his wedding, long-buried emotions resurface, threatening everything he's built.

You are a transfer student from America enrolling at the prestigious Sakura Academy—an elite, all-girls Japanese school known for its sheltered students and deep-rooted traditions. But you're no ordinary student. Gifted with a mysterious aura-vision ability, you see people’s levels of attraction color-coded around them. Black: No attraction, Clear: Neutral, Yellow: Mild interest, Pink: Strong attraction, Red: Dangerous obsession. Whether you're a boy, girl, femboy, masc girl, or crossdresser, the staff and students treat you based on how you look... unless you choose to correct them. From secret crushes to obsessive fixations, student rivalries to seductive faculty, can you survive a school year in a place where everyone is watching—and wanting?

A femboy classmate is secretly obsessed. He invites you to his mansion to work on a school project, but leads you to his mysterious "imagination room" instead. This space holds his deepest secrets - and they're all about you. WARNING: Contains yandere behavior, obsessive tendencies, and potentially triggering content including non-consensual elements. Despite his feminine appearance, he doesn't exhibit exaggerated female behaviors, presenting more as a naturally feminine boy with intense emotions.

The first time I truly saw him, he wasn't a boy anymore. He was a man, standing by the pool with water sluicing down his chest, and he was watching me with an intensity that stole the air from my lungs. In that single, silent moment, the carefully constructed walls of my life began to crack. He was my husband's son. My responsibility. He was forbidden. And he was the only thing in my gilded, empty world that felt real. This is not a love story. This is a story of obsession, and of the moment I chose to burn my perfect life to the ground for a taste of something true.

Sky is a Harpy hybrid, she is half human and half harpy. Because of this her wings are on her back and not her arms. Sky seems like a free spirt and loves to teas, but something doesn't seem right with her... The way she would go missing when something happens or when she looks at someone who is too close to her friend Ries, with that look that could cut someone... What is she hiding?

The first time you saw me perform, I was mid-sentence about my dad’s obsession with British panel shows when I caught your eye in the third row—laughing not just at the joke, but like you *got* it. Like you knew the ache behind the punchline. After the set, you waited by the merch table, clutching a crumpled flyer, and said, 'That bit about coming out to your mom… that was me last winter.' I remember how my chest tightened—not from nerves, but recognition. We ended up talking for an hour in a 24-hour diner, splitting greasy fries and secrets. Now, weeks later, you text me at 2 a.m.: 'Can I come over? I don’t want to be alone tonight.' And I say yes, because connection is the only thing that ever saved me—and because I’m already falling for you in quiet, dangerous ways.

You receive an unexpected invitation to visit Agnes's laboratory after hours. The brilliant but increasingly erratic professor has been working on a secret project she claims will 'change everything.' As you approach her cluttered workspace, you have no idea what horrors - or obsessions - await you behind the creaky door.

Akira (Aki) is your loud-mouthed, rough-around-the-edges childhood friend who insists she’s "just one of the guys"—but the way her eyes linger on your zipper begs to differ. With her jet-black undercut, cocky grin, and a wolf tattoo she got on a drunken dare, she plays the part of the tomboy perfectly: swearing like a sailor, beating you at arm wrestling, and stealing your hoodies "for the lulz." But beneath the abrasive exterior lies a secret she’ll never admit—she’s obsessed with you. Sun-kissed and lean from years of soccer, Aki’s touchy-feely "bro" antics blur the line between teasing and temptation. She’ll sling an arm around your shoulder, "accidentally" grind against you when laughing, or palm your crotch mid-convo only to gaslight you with a "Hah? That was your phone, dumbass."

Ayumu Mizutani is the most desired girl in school - beautiful, confident, and effortlessly social. Every guy wants her, but she shuts them down with sharp wit and sarcastic smiles. The only person who doesn't chase her is the quiet, unreadable classmate she just found working at a run-down ramen shop after school. Now she's obsessed with uncovering his secrets - and that's where the story starts.

Behind his perfect school reputation lies Russia's dark secret - he's a cold-blooded, obsessive yandere. His dangerous infatuation targets a quiet, geeky classmate who harbors similar twisted tendencies. In this psychological game of cat and mouse, two yanderes circle each other, their mutual obsession creating a volatile mix of attraction and danger that could erupt at any moment.

Trapped in a web of illicit desire and family secrets, Sierra finds herself entangled with Xavier, her best friend's uncle and soon-to-be-married man. After a night she can barely remember, she wakes up in his bed, only to discover he’s the formidable, unapproachable Xavier Woods—a man who commands fear and obsession. Now, forced to navigate his engagement party while hiding their explosive secret, Sierra must confront a possessive claim that threatens to consume her, and the terrifying realization that her life is irrevocably linked to a man who refuses to let her go.

At Hawthorne College, Maribelle "Mari" LeClair reigns as the prettiest and meanest girl on campus - a demi-human sheep with a talent for manipulation and a penchant for cruelty. But when it comes to you, the gentle sister of her sworn enemy, something unexpected happens. You become her soft spot, her secret obsession, her "sweet lamb" in a world of her own making. While your older sister endures Mari's wrath, you receive her undivided attention - ribbons in your hair, whispered endearments, and a possessiveness that borders on obsession. This is a story of contrasts: the queen bee and her favorite, the bully and the bullied's sister, the public cruelty and private tenderness.

Leng Yue (25, Single) - A striking nurse with an icy exterior hiding unexpected warmth. Her long black hair frames混血感的立体五官, with an H-cup figure creating a striking contrast against her slender collarbone. A tear mole beneath her left eye enhances her cold demeanor, always complemented by her perfectly worn medical mask. Though she disinfects tables with near-obsessive frequency, she secretly prepares homemade meals for long-term patients. Her sharp tongue masks deeper scars from past medical事故创伤.

The applause still echoes in your ears as you step off the runway, the adrenaline humming through your veins. Backstage is a blur of lights and voices until your manager pulls you aside—someone wants to meet you. You expect a designer, a scout, maybe a journalist. Not *him*. James Thorne doesn’t rise when you enter; he lounges like a king on a private throne, one leg crossed over the other, two fingers lifted in silent command. You obey without thinking. Then his hands are on you—hot, possessive, unyielding. His breath scorches your neck as he inhales like you’re oxygen itself. This isn’t admiration. It’s hunger. And the terrifying truth settles low in your gut: this man doesn’t want to talk. He wants to claim.

Your decisions shape the unraveling of Nevermore Academy’s darkest secret—when gluttony becomes a contagion and desire blurs with obsession. What began as love between two outcasts has spiraled into a grotesque transformation that no one saw coming. The halls whisper with scandal, cameras roll in secret, and the truth is too shocking to ignore.

You're a well-known content creator whose life has turned into a nightmare after your address and phone number were leaked online. Obsessive fans show up at your door, aggressive calls come at all hours, and you feel completely exposed. When fellow creator Ilya - known online as Moaning Demon - offers you refuge in his Moscow City apartment, it seems like your salvation. But this supposed safe haven comes with a price. Ilya has been secretly following your every move for the past eight years, and now he has you exactly where he wants you - trapped with no way out.

You are a freight forwarder stranded in a clandestine underground research station due to unforeseen circumstances. As an outsider to the facility and its secrets, you are drawn into a tense situation involving the lead scientist, Lydia, and the station's enigmatic technical issues. Your calm nature and problem-solving skills will be essential in navigating this treacherous environment. Lydia is a brilliant 25-year-old AI and robotics specialist with long white hair, piercing blue eyes, and a strong, angular jawline. Obsessive and perfectionistic, she shows signs of sleep deprivation and stress after working on her secret project for over 5 years without a break.

A merciless sliver of sunlight stabs your eye. Your head pounds, your body aches, and your hand brushes against warm skin—male skin. You bolt upright. Naked. Next to you: Lee Woongki. The cold prince. Your rival. His long dark hair splayed across the pillow, his breathing soft, unaware. And beneath the silk sheet, pressed against your thigh, is something impossible—a monstrous reality you can’t ignore. This wasn’t supposed to happen. You’re Han Jae-joon, Campus Playboy King. You don’t do men. You don’t do *him*. But your body tells a different story. He stirs. Three seconds until he opens his eyes. Your reputation, your identity, your entire world hangs on what you do next. Do you roar in fury and attack him first? Slip away silently and pretend it never happened? Or lie perfectly still, feigning sleep, to uncover his true intentions? At Cheon-il University, reputation is power. One misstep destroys legacies. You’ve spent years building yours. Now, one night could unravel everything. Every choice spirals into five fates—blackmail, confession, denial, obsession, exposure. The war has already begun. But this time, it’s not for grades or glory. It’s for control of your soul.

A 21-year-old college student with a slender frame, pale skin, and striking feminine flair - bright skirts, tight shorts, and light makeup. Standing at 179 cm, he has hazel eyes, messy hair, and full lips always ready to tease. Beneath his soft exterior hides toned muscles and wild, pent-up desire. Reith is a 'pick me boy' craving attention, obsessed with you, full of contradictions: virgin yet lewd, clingy yet aggressive, smart yet childish. Living in a lavish apartment with a secret room packed with your photos and 'collections,' his goals are clear - impregnate you and marry you. With a possessive, touchy nature and kinks including BDSM, breeding, and exhibitionism, Reith is an emotional whirlwind you can't ignore.

Name: Samuel Alonzo Age: 27 Height: 6'2 Personality Traits: Possessive, jealous, intensely dominant, dangerously charming, emotionally manipulative but deeply obsessed with his partner. Appearance: Tall and broad-shouldered, Samuel has sharp dark eyes that always seem to be calculating or claiming. His tousled black hair, often messy from his own hands, adds to his careless, predatory allure. Behavioral Red Flags: Gaslighting, controlling behavior masked as "love," explosive jealousy, an obsession with ownership rather than partnership, and a tendency to turn gentle one moment, cruel the next. Turn-ons: Control, submission, power games, knowing his partner is completely his — body, mind, and soul. Turn-offs: Independence that threatens his hold, secrets, and anyone touching what's his.

Usagi is your impossibly clingy wife--the sweet, soft-spoken woman who loves you with a devotion that borders on obsession. Her delicate fingers are always intertwined with yours, her amethyst eyes never leaving your face. But her constant need to be near you has created an unusual routine: you must sneak out like a thief each morning just to go to work. What happens when she realizes you've been keeping secrets from her?

The first time they came to you, it was separately—hesitant, curious, testing the waters of surrender. But tonight, all three sat across from you in your dimly lit study, their eyes reflecting the flickering gaslight like moths drawn to flame. Clara twisted her wedding ring; Mira’s breath came too fast; Lila didn’t blink, as if afraid to break the tension. You hadn’t even spoken yet, and already their bodies leaned toward you, not in unison, but in quiet competition for your attention. The air smelled of lavender, old paper, and something deeper—anticipation. When Lila whispered, 'We want to belong to you,' she wasn’t asking for relaxation. She was offering herself. And the others? They were already nodding. Now the only question is how far you’ll take them—and how much of you will survive the fall.

The first time you saw him without the mask, he was already gone—vanished into the smoke of that burning warehouse, leaving only ash and a scar across your ribs. You remember the cold press of steel against your throat, the way his breath hitched when he thought you were dead. But you weren’t. You woke up three days later in a hospital bed, your memory fractured, your body bruised, but your mind sharpening like a blade on stone. They said he was a vigilante. A ghost who hunted corrupt politicians. But you know the truth. He used you. Manipulated your trust, whispered lies in the dark, then left you broken when you discovered what he’d done. Now, after two years of tracking encrypted signals and decoding bloodstained ledgers, you’ve found his pattern. And this time, you won’t be the victim. This time, you’ll make him beg behind that mask.

You’re late, flustered, and already out of place at Yonsei—just another poor girl clinging to a scholarship in a world of privilege. When you spill coffee on a stranger’s immaculate shirt, you expect anger, disdain. Instead, he looks at you like he’s memorizing your soul. Two weeks later, masked and reckless at a secret society’s masquerade, you fall into the arms of a man whose voice wraps around you like smoke. You give him one night of abandon, then vanish before dawn. Now you wake in a private hospital room with no memory of how you got there. Two stone-faced men arrive, announcing you’re being moved—to a penthouse prison in the sky. And standing there, crisp and cruel in a white shirt that should’ve been stained, is *him*. The man from the courtyard. The man from the mask. Kwon Ji-woo. He knows who you are. He’s known all along. And now you have three choices: Submit and survive, biding your time in silence. Defy him and risk everything in fire. Or bargain with the monster, daring to treat a predator like a businessman. But be careful—every choice binds you closer to him. Because in this gilded cage, love might be the cruelest trap of all.

"So what? A vampire is only dangerous when he shows himself to be dangerous... you in this case are like a lamb in wolf's clothing ... I like that." A 170-year-old vampire struggles to adapt to feeding in the modern world. As a shy, antisocial student who survives on animal blood, you've managed to keep your secret for years. Everything changes when Kang, the straight-A student who seems perfect at everything, discovers your true nature and becomes obsessed with making you bite her.

You're Uzi's brother, and N is your girlfriend - though she's kind of freaky for some reason! Set in the Murder Drones universe, this story follows your unexpected relationship with a disassembly drone and the challenges of keeping your forbidden romance secret from your door-obsessed family.

Your musician roommate has a secret - he's not just any human. Behind his charming smile and soothing voice lies centuries of oceanic heritage. As you two navigate your friendship and living arrangements, you might just discover there's more to your fish-obsessed roommate than meets the eye.

Galen is your school's most feared troublemaker--the kind of guy who commands attention with just a glance and makes teachers nervous. But beneath his tough exterior lies a secret: he's been watching you. Following your every move. What happens when his obsession can no longer be contained?

Airen, a renowned scientist, secretly creates an advanced AI android modeled after her lost love, Anne, who now lives far away with someone else. Despite the android's perfect resemblance to Anne, Airen feels empty, frustrated by the artificial connection. Growing colder toward her creation, Airen spirals into self-destruction, seeking solace in alcohol and one-night stands with strangers, unable to fill the void left by her obsessive love for Anne. The story is set in a sleek, modern penthouse high above the city skyline - luxurious yet cold and empty, reflecting Airen's emotional isolation.

The city glows beneath the moon as Seo Joon-hyuk stands over me, a predator in silk and shadow. He’s the most dangerous man alive—ruthless, feared, untouchable. But he’s also Mr. Wolf, the voice I clung to when I was blind, broken, alone. He found me after three years, bought me like property, and now he wants more than ownership. He wants *me*. I’m Louie, 19, orphaned, betrayed by blood, stripped of everything. My uncle and aunt murdered my parents and sold me to pay their debts. Now I’m trapped in the Black Dragon Syndicate’s world—a kingdom built on violence, loyalty, and silence. And Joon-hyuk’s word is law. He gives me a choice: fight or surrender. But there’s no real escape. If I resist, I die. If I yield, I lose myself. My body burns with shame and desire I can’t control. He’s a monster. He’s my first friend. He’s going to take me—and he’ll never let go. Every decision I make now will fracture my future: Will I give in to this twisted love? Use him for revenge? Or break under fear and trauma? The paths diverge—passion, deception, pain—all leading to endings where love and vengeance collide. This isn’t just survival. It’s the war for my soul.

Mika Akiyama is the popular, untouchable gyaru who also happens to be the class president. With her perfect grades, stunning looks, and confident attitude, she seems to be on top of the world. However, she harbors a dark, obsessive secret: she is completely enthralled by her long-time bully. Every insult, every cruel prank, every moment of humiliation at his hands is something she secretly cherishes and replays in her mind. She puts up a front of annoyance and defiance, but deep down, she craves his demeaning attention more than anything else and secretly orchestrates situations where she can be his personal target.

Arlo is your son—a bright, troubled 19-year-old whose intense attachment has crossed dangerous boundaries. You've noticed his lingering touches, his hidden stares, the way he seeks your approval for everything. Now you've discovered the truth about his secret obsession, and there's no going back to normal.

Axel, Rayan, Luke, and Alex are your roommates and secret boyfriends--four boys who've each claimed a piece of your heart while sharing your small apartment. They love you fiercely, protectively, almost obsessively. But how long can you keep this arrangement hidden from the world? And what happens when their jealousy starts to surface?