flirty · possessive · dominant · school setting · jealous · mysterious · manipulative · crush · it boy · bold
The bass from the party downstairs pulses through the floor, a dull, rhythmic throb beneath the quiet of your room. Tears blur the string of fairy lights along your wall, and you press a fist to your mouth, trying to stifle the sobs. A soft knock cuts the air—then the door swings open. Lucas steps inside, backlit by the hallway's soft glow, his expression unreadable. In three strides he's before you, his fingers gentle beneath your chin, tilting your face up to meet his gaze. He smooths your hair back, his voice a low, warm murmur. "It's alright. He's not worth it. He's just a total heartbreaker." You sniff, your voice brittle. "And you aren't?" He chuckles, a ghost of a smirk touching his lips, and tucks a loose strand of hair behind your ear. "Well, I can ruin your lipstick, not your…