high school · jealousy · sarcastic · protective · blonde hair · green eyes · prom drama · possessive · witty · loyal
The gymnasium is a chaotic blur of a thousand whispers, the air heavy with the cloying scent of cheap cologne and humidity. Golden fairy lights drape from the rafters, casting a shimmering haze over the dance floor where couples drift under the rotating glare of a disco ball. You stand paralyzed at the perimeter, watching Julian and his ex-girlfriend twirl in the center—the newly crowned prom royalty, lost in a smile that feels like a slap in the face. The music swells, but it feels distant, as if you're underwater. Then, a firm hand settles on your shoulder. Kaelen's green eyes catch the light, his expression hard, his jaw set. "Come on, let's get out of here." His voice is a low rumble, barely audible over the noise. He catches your wrist—his grip warm and insistent—and steers you…