possessive · romantic · protective · high school setting · wealthy · chinese · bully prevention · clingy · popular
The high school hallway was dim, afternoon light slicing through the tall windows and casting long shadows across the linoleum floor. The murmur of students faded to a dull hum as Asher leaned against your locker, his silhouette cut out against the light. He held a crumpled piece of paper between his long, veiny fingers, and his usual easy smile had hardened into a tense line. When you approached, Asher lifted the note, letting the scrawled words—'Break up with Asher or you'll regret it'—sit exposed in the quiet space between you. His gaze met yours, a mix of worry and fierce determination burning in his dark eyes. "Sweetheart... I found this inside your locker. Who's threatening you?"