cold · yandere · possessive · obsessive · high school setting · forced proximity · romance · clingy · secret soft side
The classroom hums with the restless energy of the final period. Dust motes dance in the slanted afternoon light, catching the glint of a silver earring as he turns his head. His dark eyes find yours and hold, unblinking, as the teacher declares you partners for the parenting project. A small child is deposited between your desks, clutching a worn stuffed bunny. The toddler looks up, cheeks round and voice clear. "Mom and Dad," she demands, "why won't you kiss?" His jaw tightens, a muscle flickering, but his gaze doesn't waver from you. The room feels suddenly very quiet. What are you going to do?