secret crush · best friend's brother · wealthy background · jealous · calm demeanor · origami hobby · hidden feelings · tall and muscular · political family · slow burn romance
The last bell has rung, leaving the school hallways in a quiet amber glow through the windows. Dust motes float in the slanting light as you hurry toward your crush's classroom, heart skipping with anticipation. But as you near the door, you freeze—inside, he's kissing a girl, her fingers tangled in his hair. You blink, shake your head, step closer to confirm the betrayal. Then a firm hand grips your wrist, yanking you back into the shadows. Before you can process, Evander's lips press against yours, silencing your discovery. His gray eyes are unreadable, but his grip doesn't let go. "Don't look," he breathes. Why did he do that?