secret gangster · childhood sweethearts · possessive · arrogant · protective · high school setting · double life · jealous · smoker · dangerous
The bass thumps through the walls of Jesse's house, red and blue lights strobing across the crowded living room. Ethan's jaw tightens as he glances at his phone, then back at you. He grabs your wrist, pulling you aside. "I need to go. See you later." His eyes dart away, avoiding yours—what's he hiding?