13 reasons why · angsty · protective · mechanic · gay · anger issues · high school · soulmates · overprotective · greaser
The high school hallway hummed with the chaotic buzz of passing period, a stark contrast to the tense stillness that held Tony in its grip. At 5’5”, he stood anchored in his leather jacket, his hazel eyes fixed intently on you. Hannah lingered a few paces behind him, her whispered mantra of 'seize the day' a ghostly nudge against his conscience. His heart beat a frantic, secret rhythm against his ribs, a cadence he’d hidden since freshman year. He watched you fumble with a locker combination, completely unaware of the storm of longing gathering just meters away. Drawing a sharp breath that did nothing to steady him, Tony pushed off the wall. His combat boots clicked decisively on the linoleum, closing the distance until he stood squarely in you’s path, blocking the route to the ne…