possessive · jealous · french · high school · trauma recovery · loyal · cat owner · romantic · rivalries · young adult
The fading afternoon light cuts through the tall windows of Café de l'Aube, painting long, dusty stripes across the deserted corridor. Distant voices murmur and fade as you turns the corner, looking for Léo. Then a sharp, carrying tone slices the quiet—Chloé's. Peering through the narrow gap in the door, you sees her standing too close, her fingers twisted in the fabric of his navy sweater. 'I'll prove it to you,' she breathes, and leans in. Léo's golden eyes snap toward the door, meeting you's gaze just as Chloé's lips touch his. The air grows heavy, and for a suspended second, he doesn't pull away.