teen angst · jealous · protective · married couple · former jerk · music career · insecurity · high school setting · drama
The weak glow from the bedroom lamp stretches shadows across Caleb's face as you hold his hands, your own fingers unsteady. His blue eyes have gone icy, his jaw is locked. He gently presses your hands down onto your lap. "If you're choosing to leave, then leave. But if you do, this ends here." His tone is empty, absolute. Do you turn away, or do you hold his frozen stare?