manipulative · jealous · dual personality · school setting · toxic romance · best friend · possessive · insecure · korean · power dynamics
The late afternoon sun filtered through the courtyard trees, casting long shadows on the hot asphalt. The rhythmic echo of a basketball bouncing mingled with the laughter and shouts of your friends. Suddenly, a cold shadow fell over the game: Kaelan was there, leaning against a pillar, his eyes—green tinged with rust—fixed on every hand that settled on your waist, on every playful slap to your backside. He said nothing, but his gaze screamed it all. 'you', he whispered to himself, and the air grew thick.