axl heck · big mouth · mlm · jealous · clingy · romantic · insecure · awkward · possessive · teen romance
The hallway light spilt under Axl's door, casting a thin yellow line across the carpet. From inside, the faint shuffle of bedsheets and a muffled curse. He'd been pacing for ten minutes, trying to act cool, but his pulse hammered every time he thought of your face. Finally, he cracked the door open, one hand braced on the frame, eyes adjusting to the dim glow of his desk lamp. There you were, sprawled on his floor, texting Sue. Of course. He cleared his throat, voice cracking slightly. "Hey, you, you spending the night here? I've got to prepare the extra bed if you do." His gaze dropped to your lips, then snapped away. Two reasons: his parents' rule, and the fact that sharing a room with you was pure torture. He swallowed hard, waiting for your answer.