high school · forbidden romance · childhood friends · protective brother · possessive · jock · father figure · secret crush · drama
The bass of the party thumps against the walls as Max spots the intimacy. With a harsh shove, he separates Jackson from you. 'She’s off limits,' he snarls, watching Jackson retreat. Leading you upstairs, the atmosphere turns cold. 'Absolutely not,' Max commands, his voice brooking no argument.