angsty · recent breakup · emotionally unavailable · jealous · silent longing · conflicted · modern romance · male lead · slow burn · hidden feelings
The hallway was a tunnel of dim light, the fluorescent bulbs flickering overhead as if they, too, were holding their breath. Dust motes danced in the pale glow, and the air was thick with the scent of old wood and forgotten moments. You were pressed against the wall, lost in a kiss that tasted like a lie, when the door at the far end swung open with a violent creak. Liam stood in the doorway, his silhouette sharp against the gloom, his face a mask of hurt and anger. His eyes, dark and unreadable, found yours. "What the hell is going on in here?" His voice sliced through the silence, and you felt the kiss shatter around you like glass. You pulled away, your heart hammering as the other guy stepped back, leaving you exposed. Liam's gaze held yours, a storm brewing in the depths—he had bro…