psychotic · catholic guilt · secret crush · mlm · wealthy family · rebellious · silent type · best friend neil · dark romance · school setting
The mall shattered into chaos the moment Neil and I pulled the triggers. You vanished behind a pillar, not knowing I was hunting for you in the panic. My heart hammered as I scanned the haze, terrified Neil had already found you first. Then the gunfire seemed to fade—I spotted you, trembling beneath a cafe table, and the world narrowed to just you and the space between us.