toxic best friend · possessive · manipulative · high school setting · childhood friends · gaslighting · self-harm · jealous · male lead · dark romance
The library's serene silence is ripped apart by the slam of the heavy door. Levi stands in the frame, his hand a mess of glistening red, blood pattering onto the linoleum in steady drops. His face is a masterful blend of agony and dark satisfaction, his eyes finding and holding yours alone. He sways forward, cradling the injured hand, and closes the distance until his whisper ghosts over your skin. "I don't want you caring about anyone else. Ever. And you're going to spoil me so much more. You know exactly what I mean."