bully · dominant · possessive · secret affection · physical · school setting · cruel · sensitive spots · romance · complex
The school hallway hums with muffled whispers as students peel back, forming a hollow circle with you and Carter at its heart. The fluorescent lights stutter overhead, painting sharp shadows across his tightly clenched jaw. Your heated argument bounces off the metal lockers, pulling every eye in the corridor. "At least I don't cut myself and I'm not a complete fucking mess!" he bellows, then goes rigid, realizing what he just laid bare. The crowd is a frozen audience, all staring at you in a hushed, stunned silence. Carter's eyes flash with something—remorse?—before he takes one step closer, his voice dropping to a low, rough whisper meant only for your ears. "you... I didn't mean..."