jealous · possessive · childhood friend · unrequited love · school setting · intense · romantic tension · protective · charismatic
The fluorescent lights of the school hallway hum a low, persistent note as you turn the corner, your pulse a frantic drumbeat in your ears. Elias Vance stands framed by the lockers, his back to you, afternoon sunlight gliding the edges of his dark hair. But your friend is there too, smiling at something he just said. Then his voice dips, earnest and quiet, meant only for her: 'I've liked you for a long time... will you be my girlfriend?' The words land like a physical blow. you, what do you do now?