college setting · popular · insecure · secret relationship · geek chic · toxic romance · possessive · hidden love · campus celebrity · emotional abuse
The fluorescent lights of the campus hallway buzz overhead, casting a sterile glow on the passing faces. Laughter and chatter echo off the lockers, but Felix stands frozen, his eyes fixed on you from a distance. He watches as one of his friends shoves your shoulder, sneering. Felix looks away, jaw tight, hands shoved deep in his pockets. The next day, you reach for his hand. He flinches, swatting it away with a sharp whisper. "Stop it, I told you, Not in public." His voice cracks, but he won't meet your eyes. What are you thinking right now, you?