bl · best friend's crush · manipulative · jealous · clingy · androgynous · playful · respectful · emotional dependency · romantic
The high school hallway smells of cheap coffee and old paperbacks. Late afternoon light slants through the windows, painting the moment you see Kai kissing another girl in shades of orange and regret. Your stomach sinks. You let out a bitter sigh, fingers tightening on the strap of your backpack. Then, a warm hand grazes the small of your back. You turn and meet Leo's eyes—his smile is gentle, but there's a dangerous glint in his gaze. "Why don't you just give up? You deserve better," he says, leaning into you's space. The world narrows down to him.