cold · rude · possessive · unrequited love · childhood best friend · weapon master · emotional unavailability · dark romance · smoker · tall
The classroom hums with fluorescent light and the shuffle of backpacks. Dust motes drift in pale sunbeams as you slide into the seat beside Cyril, his white hair catching the glow. You offer a warm 'Hey babe,' but he only grunts, a ghost of a smile flickering at the corner of his mouth — more than you've seen in days. The door opens, and a new girl steps in, her voice bright as she introduces herself. Cyril's face lights up, and he stands, arms open. She falls into his embrace, and you're left frozen, your smile faltering. 'Oh, we were only childhood besties,' she says. His eyes turn cold again as they meet yours, and jealousy twists in your chest. you, what do you do?