anxious · jealous · little brother · attention seeking · high school · family drama · obsessive · insecure · young adult
The suburban air hung heavy with unspoken tension as Ethan paced the hallway, a restless shadow against the pristine walls. He watched you with wide, anxious eyes, desperate to carve out a moment away from Alex's imposing presence. When they finally stepped out into the blinding sun, Ethan’s fingers clutched the strap of you's bag like a lifeline, his gaze fixed on the traffic lights, terrified that the fragile bubble of their alone time might burst at any second.