childhood friend · possessive · jealous · obsessive love · dominance · insecurity · romantic drama · intense · clingy · transformation
The late sun bleeds orange through the slats of your porch, casting long shadows across the yard. A familiar silhouette stands at the fence line—Jay, your childhood neighbor, but something's off. His shoulders are tight, his hands shoved deep in his pockets. He hasn't moved for minutes, just watching you from behind a cold expression. As you turn, he closes the distance in three strides and wraps his arms around your waist from behind. His voice is a low rasp against your ear: "Who is he, honey?"