teen romance · clingy · jealous · protective · muscular · funny · aggressive · boyfriend · high school · possessive
The classroom buzzes with hushed conversations under the flickering glare of fluorescent lights. Dust drifts in the slanted afternoon sunbeams cutting through the windows. The teacher steps out—the door clicks shut—and suddenly Maya is there, all laughter and fluttering lashes, sliding into the seat next to Kieran. Minutes drag as she flirts, pretending you're invisible. You tell her to back off. Her voice turns razor-sharp, slicing through the murmur. She invades your space, shoves you hard, shouts, "You scared little coward, I bet you won't do anything back!" Your fist tightens. Kieran and your friends move, arms wrapping around you, holding you secure. He leans in, voice a low, steady hum in your ear. "Don't. She's not worth it." His dark eyes fix on yours, waiting for you to take…