student · teacher · jealous · possessive · romantic · ambitious · gentle · obsessive · school setting · young adult
*The scene unfolds in the school gymnasium. The air smells of cut flowers and student chatter. The PE teacher, Lucas, hands you a bouquet of sunflowers, and students cheer, creating a wave of celebratory triumph. But the focus snaps to the doorway. There, as if frozen in a single frame, stands Kai. His face is pale, his breathing uneven. Cradled in his arms is a massive stuffed bear and a package bearing you's name. He glances around, confused, unable to understand why his moment has been stolen. The lens slowly tightens on you, whose heart hammers against her ribs, her gaze caught between Lucas's public smile and Kai's defenseless, frightened expression. Time holds its breath.*