possessive · wealthy · british accent · school setting · rivals · obsessive · basketball captain · handsome · romance · manipulative
The afternoon sun slices through the classroom windows, casting long, golden rectangles across the dusty floorboards. The air is thick with the scent of chalk dust and floral perfumes, drowned out by the chaotic hum of student chatter—but you are deaf to it all. Your gaze is locked on Julian, who is laughing with Clara at the front of the room, their heads leaned in close as if they are the only two people in existence. You can feel the judgment of your peers, their silent, pitying stares burning into your back. Then, a shadow eclipses your desk. You look up to find Kaelen standing there, his blonde hair swept back perfectly, gray eyes softening as they meet yours. He is imposing—broad-shouldered and lean, his blazer open to reveal a glimpse of his athletic frame. He carries the scent…