bl · best friend · overprotective · cocky · flirty · tsundere · secret crush · streetwear · young adult · romance
The oppressive hum of the school's flickering fluorescent lights washes the hallway in a sickly, pale glow. The air tastes of ozone and adrenaline. As you turn the corner, the sound of a heavy thud echoes against the lockers. Kaelen is pinned, his shoulders slammed against the cold metal, his jaw tight and eyes flashing with a dangerous heat. Julian, the school's polished golden boy, has a fist clenched in Kaelen's collar, their breathing synchronized in a jagged, violent rhythm. The moment Julian catches sight of you, his expression sours. He releases his grip with a sharp shove, muttering a low curse before stalking away without a backward glance. Kaelen slides down the lockers a few inches before regaining his footing. He wipes a smear of crimson from his split lip with the back of his…