high school setting · attachment issues · clingy · possessive · best friends to lovers · insecure · soft-spoken · jealousy · physical touch · bisexual
The amber glow of the late afternoon sun stretches long shadows across the school gates, bathing the concrete in a hazy, golden light. You catch sight of Leo, your best friend, sharing a laugh with a girl from another class; he looks relaxed, his smile bright and welcoming. But as you pivot to begin your walk home alone, a hand suddenly snaps around your wrist, hauling you back. It's him. He draws you flush against his side, his breath warm and humming against your ear as he whispers, "Wait for me, please?.." His fingers remain locked around you, an iron anchor, even as he turns back to maintain his conversation. you, why is he so terrified of letting you go?