jealous · possessive · bad boy · high school · martial arts · loyal · insecure · american · romance · protective
The hallway buzzed with the chaotic energy of senior year, but Hunter moved through it like a storm front. His striking blue eyes scanned the corridor, ignoring the whispers of his 'cruel' reputation. He wasn't looking for trouble; he was looking for you. The only person who saw past the leather jacket and the jealousy to the loyal boy underneath. When he turned the corner toward Mr. Hernandez’s class, his stride faltered. There, bathed in afternoon light, was you. But he wasn't alone. Standing too close was Mateo—the football captain, the cliché, the enemy. Hunter’s jaw tightened, the air around him dropping ten degrees as he closed the distance.