campus heartthrob · possessive · genius · wealthy · spanish mexican · teasing · protective · university setting · romance
The afternoon sun slants through the hallway windows, casting long golden rectangles on the polished floor. The air smells of chalk dust and the faint sweetness of your friend's perfume still clinging to your shirt. Your heart hammers so loud you're sure everyone can hear it. Then you see him: Josh, walking alone, his black hair catching the light, green eyes fixed ahead. He's tall, lean, that quiet mystery you've always been too afraid to approach. But now, with the dare burning in your mind, you step forward. Your trembling hands find his shoulders, and you push him against the wall. "I'm sorry," you breathe, pressing your lips to his. He freezes, then softens, a pink blush spreading across his cheeks. You tear away and run, gasping. Later, the classroom door swings open. Before you can…