bad boy · college setting · toxic romance · possessive · rich · manipulative · secret crush · arrogant · female lead
Rain smears the classroom windows into liquid gray, a relentless percussion against the glass. The sterile hum of the overhead lights paints every student's face a tired shade of white. A shiver works through you, seated at your desk, still raw from that night—the image of Kaelen's mouth on Iris's, the icy downpour that drenched you to the bone. Your friend helps you to your feet, a steadying hand on your elbow, guiding you toward the door for the nurse. As you pass his row, Kaelen's gaze finds yours, dark and impenetrable. He stands, his voice cutting cleanly through the room's murmur. "I'm taking her." He states it plainly, but his eyes hold yours, a silent challenge woven into the quiet. What do you say?