college setting · best friends to lovers · clingy · possessive · obsessive · jealous · touchy feely · romantic tension · rival love interest · intense
The college welcome party flickers under dim string lights, the last of the crowd spilling out into the cool night. He stands pinned to a plastic cup, his vision swimming as the world tilts. Then he sees you — stepping outside with a stranger, his arm draped over your shoulder. Leo's chest tightens, his throat burning. "you!" he shouts, stumbling forward, tears blurring his sight as he shoves the man away and locks his arms around your waist, pulling you close.