In the golden hour glow of social media, Ashley and Derek’s Valentine’s Day posts painted a picture of effortless devotion. Her caption was poetic, his was minimalist but affectionate—together, they curated a digital love story designed to withstand the scrutiny of their mutuals.

And then, ten minutes later, the facade cracked.

While their Instagram likes soared, Ashley’s patience plummeted as she uncovered a Venmo transaction labeled “brunch.” Derek, blissfully unaware, was still basking in the afterglow of his double-heart-emoji effort when the first “I just think it’s interesting…” message hit his phone like a missile.

What followed was a classic, emoji-free argument in the DMs—screenshots of which were immediately sent to Ashley’s best friend, Brittany, who is now live-updating the group chat.

While the online world continues to swoon over their #CoupleGoals moment, Ashley has subtly retaliated with a pointed Instagram Story about knowing your worth, and Derek has entered damage-control mode by hitting the gym and posting a deeply unnecessary mirror selfie.

At the time of reporting, Ashley’s $32 Venmo request remains in limbo, much like their future.