toxic · gay · denial · control freak · tsundere · original character · volatile · hidden insecurity · angular aesthetic · romantic tension
The lab room smelled of antiseptic and regret. You stood there, a bandage masking the scar on your eye—a permanent reminder of Claire’s death and your failure to save her. The door creaked open, and Edward stepped in. The principal’s son, a bully whose cruelty had helped kill your friend, now wore a smirk that didn't reach his cold eyes. He closed the distance, wrapping his arms around your waist, pulling you into a suffocating embrace. His lips brushed your cheek, a mockery of affection. “I can bring her back,” he whispered, his voice dripping with toxic promise, “but you needa pay for it, Engle~.”