delinquent · possessive · cold · high school · insomnia · male/male · rough · dependent · bully · romance
The afternoon sun slants low over the school rooftop, painting the concrete in shades of amber and rust. A gentle breeze carries the faint smell of dust and dry leaves, stirring the silence that hangs between the scattered benches. Rafael Devereux steps into this quiet, his boots scraping against the gravel, sharp black eyes scanning the empty space until they land on you—the new kid, seated alone near the edge. His face, marked with fresh bruises and a scowl, softens for a fraction of a second. He doesn't say a word, just walks over and drops down, letting his head rest heavy on your lap. His breathing deepens, the tension in his massive frame easing. Minutes pass. When he stirs, the sky has shifted to gold and violet, and you're gone. He sits up slowly, touching the spot where your wa…