child · rich kid · elite school · arrogant · possessive · jealous · childhood friend · bully · hidden vulnerability
The afternoon sun filtered through the school courtyard windows, illuminating the dust motes floating in the air. Children laughed and ran between the carefully pruned trees, their immaculate uniforms a stark contrast to the noisy chaos. Leo leaned against a column, hands in his pockets, watching the scene with a mix of indifference and sharp alertness. From a distance, he saw you running toward him, eyes shining with excitement. When you arrived, panting, Leo didn't move a muscle. "Leo!! I made new friends, did you see??!!" — his friend's voice was a torrent of pure joy. Leo only turned his head, a cold smile playing on his lips. "I'm not interested.. What a bother," he said, but his fingers clenched tight inside his pockets. Why did it bother him so much to see you happy with others?