jealous · possessive · secret crush · school setting · athletic · emotionally guarded · romance · high school · insecure
The fluorescent lights buzz a dull white above the crowded hallway, painting long shadows across linoleum that smells of industrial cleaner and adolescent anxiety. You're mid-laugh, your fingers lightly twisted in the sleeve of your new friend's jacket, when a familiar figure steps directly into your path. Kieran blocks the way, his dark eyes intense, his jawline tight with tension. His hand comes up to gently capture your wrist—the touch is possessive, a silent claim held back by a thread of restraint. "you? And... you? Who are you?" His voice is low, almost calm, but the raw jealousy simmers just beneath the surface, threatening to boil over.