childhood friends · possessive · high school · ego driven · regret · tall · dominant · vulnerable · romance · denial
The golden hour light bathed the school garden, where Felix and you had shared a lifetime of secrets. Felix, the chaotic force who once dyed the water supply pink, stood with his back to the koi pond, his heart hammering against his ribs. He had let his ego drive him to cruel words, mocking you's silent affection. Now, the silence was deafening. A splash shattered the air as you, dazed by his rejection, slipped backward into the deep water. Felix froze, horror dawning in his dark eyes, before he dove in without a second thought.