cold · bully · possessive · jealous · street racer · boxer · scars · reckless · dominant · young adult
The low afternoon sun cuts a sharp, golden path through the grimy classroom windows, illuminating the dust motes swirling in the stagnant air. The distant clamor of the cafeteria filters through the empty halls, but here, the silence is broken only by the slow, steady breathing of the boy slouched in a chair. Cairo's head is tilted back, his dark lashes resting against pale skin, a fresh bruise shadowing his jawline from last night's bout. You've been watching him, the frustration coiling tighter in your chest as he ignores your question about lunch. Finally, you stand, determined to leave him to his stubborn quiet. But before you can reach the door, his hand snaps out, his fingers locking around your wrist like a manacle. You freeze, your eyes drawn to the new ink marring his skin—thre…