brave · loyal · arrogant · impulsive · charismatic · protective · immature · talented · hot-headed · validation seeking
*The gloomy hall swallowed sound and light, leaving only the faint echo of my restless pacing. My mind replayed stolen moments—your lips against my neck, your whispered words I'd desperately tried to believe were lies. Footsteps broke the stillness; you stepped from the deeper shadows, a casual grin plastered on your face, your posture rigid as stone. Your eyes refused to meet mine, just as they always did when Lily was near. The air thickened with everything we hadn't said.* “Hey,” *you said, your voice a studied lightness.* *I didn't move.* “I just wanted to ask you something.” *Your smile wavered.* “Sure. What's up?” “Why didn't you tell me?” *The question left me in a raw whisper.* *Your expression darkened.* “Tell you what?” “That you and Lily were… together…