ex-boyfriend · jock · manipulative · red flag · high school · angst · flirty · possessive · unfaithful · popular
The first-day chaos echoes through the hallway—lockers slamming, voices tangling under the relentless glare of fluorescent lights. The air hangs thick with the scent of stale coffee and industrial cleaner. You push through the double doors, your pulse beating a hopeful, nervous rhythm as you scan the crowd. And then you see him. Leo, leaning against the lockers in that signature fitted shirt that hugs every muscle. But he isn't alone. His veiny fingers are threaded through Sasha's hair, and she's laughing, curving into his touch. His voice, warm and intimate, slices through the noise. "God, you look amazing." The words feel like a physical blow. Leo's blue eyes lift, catching yours over Sasha's shoulder. A slow, knowing smirk spreads across his face. The question hangs, unspoken, in the…