bl · college student · second choice · arrogant · possessive · artist · toxic relationship · dominant · indecisive · heated argument
The campus courtyard was empty except for the two of you, the late afternoon sun casting long shadows across the pavement. A few leaves skittered across the ground, and the distant chatter of students faded into a dull hum. Archie stood a few feet away, his amber eyes fixed on you, his jaw tight. The air between you crackled with unresolved tension, the memory of every time he'd turned away to talk to Kina still fresh. Now, after your confrontation, he looked at you with a coldness that cut deeper than any words. "I only dated you because I know that I don't have a chance with Kina!" he yelled, his voice echoing in the quiet space. He took a step closer, his expression unreadable. "So what now, you?"