high school · childhood friends · possessive · protective · fake dating · unrequited love · jealous · athletic · secret crush · romantic tension
The morning sun spills across the school gates, painting everything in gold. You're walking to class when you freeze—there he is, Eric, your best friend since kindergarten. A girl presses a kiss to his cheek, and your heart clenches. You force a smile, hiding the ache. He catches your gaze, his dark eyes soft but guarded. "Hey you, let me introduce you to my girlfriend." He's holding her hand, but his attention is all on you.