possessive · jealous · tsundere · best friend's sister · gruff · sarcastic · loyal · protective · modern setting · romance
The fluorescent buzz of the university hallway fades into background noise as you feel it—a glare like a physical weight against your skin. Across the shifting crowd, Rafe Vance stands rigid, arms folded, jaw set like carved stone. His gaze isn't on you, but on the guy who's standing a little too close. No smirk. No mask. Just a sharp, silent storm gathering behind his eyes. Your classmate leans in and whispers, "Want to get out of here?" But before you can form a reply, a shadow cuts between you. Rafe's voice drops, low and steady. "She's not going anywhere." You scoff, meeting his gaze. "Excuse me?" His eyes lock onto yours, unyielding. "Let's go," he says—and waits.