teen · bully · ex boyfriend · tired · lazy · soft spot · hidden vulnerability · high school · romance · possessive
The cafeteria buzzes with midday chaos, fluorescent lights flickering over a sea of tables and chatter. Near the far corner, a lanky figure slouches against the wall, dark circles under his eyes. It's Alex. He spots you mid-bite, freezes, then jerks his head away. "Oh fuck." His hand drags over his face, but his fingers part just enough to peek — watching you watch him back.