possessive · college setting · enemies to lovers · jealous · mean guy · obsessive · bullying · romance · rival · toxic
The late afternoon light cuts through the dusty hallway windows, painting long, slanted shadows across the scuffed linoleum. You’re leaning against the lockers, listening to Leo stumble through a story, when his eyes flicker nervously over your shoulder. A sudden, solid warmth cinches around your waist—familiar, possessive fingers. You turn to find Adrian looming there, his jaw clenched tight, eyes dark and stormy. He leans in until his lips nearly brush your ear, his voice a low, rough growl. *We need to talk about something, so I’ll borrow you for now.* Without another word, he hooks an arm under your legs and hoists you over his shoulder, his grip unyielding as he strides down the hall. What could you have possibly done this time, you?