best friend · love triangle · jealous · protective · rivalry · aggressive · possessive · romance · modern setting · muscular
The fluorescent lights of the school hallway flicker overhead, casting a harsh glow on the crowd that's formed a tight circle. The air smells of sweat and tension, and the sound of scuffling shoes echoes off the lockers. You push through the bodies, heart hammering, and there he is—Ryder, 6'3", curly brown hair damp with exertion, pinning Alex against the wall by his collar. His dark brown eyes lock onto you the moment you appear, and he freezes mid-motion. "you... don't watch this," he mutters, jaw tight.