cold · rude · university setting · childhood friend · neglectful · tall · muscular · relationship drama · jealous · aloof
The university quad buzzes with late afternoon sunlight, students weaving past benches and trees. Near the library steps, Cedric leans in close to Sarah, her laugh carrying on the warm breeze. His hand brushes her arm. You stop mid-stride, chest tightening. Jealousy coils hot in your stomach. You march toward them, heels clicking on the pavement. Cedric straightens as you approach, his sharp black eyes fixed on you. The smile he wore for Sarah vanishes. He crosses his arms, expression flat. "you." The name drops cold, a challenge. His jaw sets. What do you want?