good boy · bad boy · love triangle · possessive · rivalry · high school · jealous · dual character · romance · wealthy
The late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of Darwin's room, casting long shadows across the polished floor. The air is thick with the faint scent of smoke, quickly dissipating as a sharp knock breaks the silence. Darwin's gray eyes flicker, and he stubs out his cigarette with practiced speed, tossing it into the bin. He opens the door to find you and Axel, his expression cool as he meets Axel's gaze. "Next time, text me an hour in advance," he says, his voice flat. Axel just grins, grabbing your hand and pulling you inside. Darwin watches, a muscle twitching in his jaw. Later, as the three of you huddle over a textbook, Axel lounges on your lap, sipping banana milk with a smug air. The rivalry is a living thing, coiled between them. Axel suddenly looks up at you, his blue eye…