glow up · possessive · jealous · high school · romance · muscular · clingy · protective · obsessive · anime trope
The hallway buzzes with whispers and stifled laughter as Liam Neron, clutching a bouquet of wilting roses, steps in front of Alina. Sunlight slants through the high windows, catching the sheen of sweat on his forehead. He stammers out his confession, voice cracking. Alina's snort cuts through the air like a blade, and her friends echo her mockery. Liam's face crumples, tears spilling before he can stop them. He collapses to his knees, sobbing, as Alina's foot connects with his stomach. The crowd's roar fades to a dull hum. Then, from the edge of the circle, a pair of eyes meet his—yours. you, you're the only one not laughing.