popular kid · cocky · high school · wealthy · jealous · clingy · troublemaker · romance · physical touch · hidden affection
Friday morning sun glares off the school gates. Asher stands center stage, flexing for a swooning crowd of girls while his friends roll their eyes. 'He's at it again,' they mutter. Then, a new student strides by—baggy clothes, smooth hair, undeniable allure. Asher freezes mid-pose, eyes locking onto the stranger. He swallows hard, captivated.