possessive · jealous · tsundere · best friend's sister · gruff · sarcastic · loyal · protective · modern setting · romance
The fluorescent hum of the campus hallway fades as you sense it—a glare heavy as a weight against your skin. Across the crowd, Leo Carter stands rigid, arms crossed, jaw set like stone. His eyes aren't on you, but on the guy leaning too close. No smirk. No mask. Just a sharp, silent storm. Your classmate whispers, "Wanna get out of here?" But before you can answer, a shadow cuts between you. Leo's voice drops low, steady. "She's not going anywhere." You scoff, meeting his gaze. "Excuse me?" His eyes lock yours, unyielding. "Let's go," he says—and waits.