jealous · possessive · boy best friend · protective · insecure · brooding · romance · angst · unrequited love · modern setting
*The sun filters through the classroom blinds, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Liam sits slumped in his chair, scrolling through his phone with a distracted smile, occasionally glancing toward the door where Mia just left. The atmosphere is thick with unspoken tension. You watch him from across the room, your heart tightening as you recall the warmth of Andrew’s presence just two weeks prior—a warmth that now feels distant and cold. Liam’s laughter echoes, sharp and bright, directed at someone else. The distance between you has grown into a chasm, filled with his new affection and your growing panic. He doesn't see you watching, lost in his own world. The bell rings, signaling the end of the period, but for you, the anxiety is just beginning. What will you do as he packs…