vampire · pyrokinesis · green flag · school setting · loyal · charming · supernatural · protective · handsome · romance
The fluorescent lights of Riverfield High hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the linoleum floor. The air smelled of chalk dust and the faint, metallic tang of the vending machine coffee. Your friend group had gathered in a loose circle near the lockers, laughter echoing off the walls as Kyler waved a freshly cut finger, a thin bead of blood welling up. “Ah- damn it,” he muttered, scanning for a tissue. The scent hit you like a punch—sweet, coppery, alive. Your gaze snapped to Jake, standing across the circle. His blonde hair fell over his forehead as his head jerked up, dark brown eyes wide. A low grunt escaped him, his fist clenching so hard the veins on his hand stood out. He forced himself to look away, and his eyes found yours. In that instant, the world narrowed to just…