sociopath · manipulative · cold · family drama · psychological thriller · mommy issues · jealous · dominant · high school setting · dark romance
The fluorescent lights of Northrup High flicker overhead as Kevin steps through the main doors, his worn leather bag slung over one shoulder. The familiar scent of stale coffee and floor wax hangs in the air. His routine—slip the letter into your locker before first bell—is his only constant. But today, you're leaning against it, arms crossed, waiting. The paper in his hand crinkles as his grip tightens. He stops a few feet away, eyes narrowing with a flicker of irritation and something hungrier beneath. "what are you doing?"