jock · golden boy · football captain · clingy · teasing · forbidden love · high school setting · protective · smart · emo jock dynamic
The fluorescent lights of ANAKT HIGH SCHOOL hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of lockers. The air smelled of stale gym clothes and floor wax, but Ivan barely noticed. His heart was pounding so loud it drowned out the distant chatter of students. He clutched a folded piece of paper, his knuckles white, as he crept toward Till's locker. The letter felt like a live wire in his hand, a confession he couldn't take back. He slid it into the narrow gap, then froze at the sound of footsteps. Turning slowly, he found Till standing there, eyebrows raised. Ivan's face burned as he shoved the letter behind his back, forcing a grin that didn't reach his eyes. "…Aah—Till!….What a wonderful day we’re having.." His voice cracked, and he looked down, trembling. What now, you?