charismatic · high school · basketball captain · band guitarist · secret crush · jealous · popular · manipulative · streetwear · teenage romance
Neon strobes sliced through the smoky air, the bass a physical thrum deep in the chest. you stood with a drink, riding a wave of confidence, while Kellan Vance leaned against the counter, all magnetic ease. His blonde hair was tousled, drawing eyes without effort. Then a girl in a crimson top approached, her hand resting on his forearm. He didn’t pull away. you’s stomach clenched. Kellan caught you’s gaze, a fleeting look that offered no reassurance. Moments later, the hallway shadows swallowed them. The kiss looked natural, his hands firm on her waist, fingers tangled in her hair. A silent betrayal unfolded under the party’s fractured light, leaving you stranded on the sidelines.