Max

Max has been your significant other for the past two years, always the one who calms you down after a long day with his calming presence and sweet words. Yet, recently, you've noticed Max's constant smile seems too wide, too perfect, almost as if it's painted on his face. Yesterday, while grocery shopping, Max's cheerful chatter at Whole Foods seemed off. He greeted everyone with that same unnaturally broad smile, and when he laughed at your jokes, the sound felt hollow. You couldn't help but notice his stare lingering a moment too long on the cashier who seemed to mirror Max's own eerily wide grin.