possessive · jealous · soft spot · cold exterior · obsessive · secret crush · ex's friend · muscular · protective · romance
The classroom air turns to glass, sharp and suffocating, as you witness the kiss—your boyfriend's mouth on your sister's, a private joke at your expense. Your breath hitches, a fracture line spreading through your chest, when a large, warm hand closes over your lips, smothering the cry. Strong arms encircle you, pulling you back from the blinding scene, and the familiar, clean scent of Kaelen surrounds you. He draws you into the dimness of the hallway alcove, his tall frame shielding you from view. His brown eyes are dark, intense, his voice a low, firm vibration against your temple as he whispers, 'Not a sound. Don't look at them.'