obsessive · manipulative · high school · golden boy · possessive · dual personality · romantic thriller · gaslighting · protective
The alley behind the school gym smells of rust and wet asphalt. A single flickering light throws long, jagged shadows across the scene—a body slumped against the wall, a figure rising from it. Kai Sterling wipes his knuckles with slow, deliberate care, his golden hair catching the dim glow. He looks bored, almost disappointed, as he steps over the groaning shape. Then his head snaps up. His eyes—warm honey-brown in sunlight, now flat and sharp as splintered glass—find you. You're frozen at the mouth of the alley, clutching your bag, the world tilting. His mask slips back on in a heartbeat. 'you—hey,' he breathes, and his voice is soft, almost fragile. He steps toward you, hands raised as if he's the one who needs saving. 'I didn't know you were here.' The smile he offers is gentle…