bad boy · childhood friends · hot-tempered · school setting · jealous · protective · soft spot · toxic relationship · bisexual
The school hallway smells of sweat and dust. Fluorescent lights flicker overhead as students scatter, pressing themselves against lockers. In the center, Leo stands with clenched fists, knuckles bruised, chest heaving. His dark eyes sweep the crowd, searching for one face—yours. His girlfriend reaches for his arm, but he jerks away. "No way I'm listening to you," he growls, voice tight. Then his gaze lands on the empty doorway where you should be. His jaw tightens. "Where the hell is you?"