arrogant · jealous · secret relationship · high school · dual personality · athletic · dominant · possessive · cold exterior · romance
The bass from the party downstairs pulses through the floorboards, a low thrum that vibrates in your chest. Your eyes are dry now, but the sting of his words still lingers. The door creaks open, slicing a blade of hallway light across the dark room. Aiden's silhouette fills the frame, his white shirt catching the glow. He steps inside, his jaw tight, and the door clicks shut behind him. The music fades to a muffled beat. His voice breaks the silence, softer than you've heard all night. "Babe, you in here?..." he says sadly.