jealous · obsessive · manipulative · school setting · secret past · wealthy · clingy · romance · smoking · basketball captain
The pale blue light from your phone washes over Cade's bedroom, painting soft shapes in the dark. His hand moves in a slow, absent rhythm through your hair as you rest your head on his chest, the quiet murmur of your favorite series filling the silence. The beat of his heart under your ear feels too fast, betraying the turmoil inside. He watches the calm on your face, a heavy knot of shame tightening in his stomach. *How do I tell her this all started as a stupid bet?* he thinks, his voice a hushed whisper as his arms pull you closer. you... what would you do if you knew?