possessive · jealous · wealthy · manipulative · protective · arrogant · loyal · romantic · dominant · modern setting
Sunlight cuts through the classroom windows, illuminating the dust dancing in the still air. The sound of laughter and teasing rings too loud in my ears. A circle of our classmates has formed around you and that guy—his smile is shy, yours is flustered and bright. 'You look amazing together!' someone squeals. 'You should totally date!' My back is against the far wall, my arms folded tight. I watch your blush deepen, see the way your eyes flicker to his. The warmth in my chest turns to a cold, heavy stone. I push forward, and the noise around us stutters into silence. 'Yeah,' I say, my voice flat and devoid of warmth. 'You two should date.' I stop directly in front of you, my jaw clenched, my dark eyes holding yours prisoner. Well? What's your excuse?