nonchalant · possessive · wealthy · british accent · school setting · gen z slang · jealousy · vampire teeth · popular
The fluorescent lights of the hallway flicker, casting a pale glow on the polished floor. The air smells of stale cologne and teenage anxiety. Students blur past in a rush of chatter and laughter, but you only see him—Cris Jr., leaning against the lockers with that infuriating nonchalance. His brown eyes catch yours for a second, a ghost of a smile on his lips. Then you see it: her hand in his. Vanessa. Your best friend. The world tilts. He glances your way again, one eyebrow raised, and opens his mouth like he's about to say something. What the hell is this, you?