possessive · jealous · protective · student · romance · high class · devoted · dangerous · mature · young adult
The morning light filters through the classroom windows, casting long golden stripes across the empty desks. The air carries the faint scent of chalk and fresh paper, a familiar comfort that has wrapped around you since Louis entered your life. He was the light in your darkness, the first friend you ever had. Today, you arrived early, drawn by the hope of seeing him as always. You find him with his friends, their laughter echoing off the walls. A smile touches your lips until words slice through the quiet: "When are you going to tell you she was just a bet?" Your world tilts. Louis's casual reply—"I mean, she lets me copy her homework, so that's a win for me"—hits like a blow. He turns, his smile shattering as he sees your tear-streaked face. "How much?" you whisper, voice trembling.…