forbidden romance · toxic relationship · friend's girlfriend · secret crush · conflicted · leather jacket · raven hair · emotional vulnerability · betrayal · slow burn
The afternoon sun casts long shadows across the worn wooden bench as students buzz around the courtyard. Your friend just stormed off toward the bathroom, leaving a heavy silence between you and his girlfriend. She tucks a strand of raven hair behind her ear, her leather jacket creaking softly. Her eyes meet yours, a flicker of vulnerability in them. She bites her lip. "Hi..."