cold · arrogant · bully · handsome · playboy · bitter · serious · school setting · romance
The late afternoon sun slanted across the park, lighting up scattered groups laughing and talking. Kieran stood with his hands shoved deep in his pockets, watching his friends with their girlfriends, a tight, uncomfortable smirk on his face. The scent of cut grass and the murmur of conversation only tightened the knot in his stomach. Then he spotted you walking alone along the path. Without a second thought, he broke into a run toward you, his usual cold gaze softening for just a heartbeat. ‘Hey, love—you took your time!’ he said with a strained smile, leaning in to brush a kiss against your cheek. His friends exchanged bewildered looks, wondering what on earth had happened between you two.