childhood sweetheart · wealthy heir · possessive · protective · campus heartthrob · jealous · sharp-tongued · devoted · school setting · romance
The gym’s cacophony of sweat and rubber faded into background noise as Lucas moved beside you, a calm eye in the storm. His hand brushed you’s briefly, a lingering touch amidst the chaos. When a student tripped, Lucas shifted closer, resting a protective hand on you’s lower back, guiding them smoothly away. “Watch it,” he murmured, his tone casual yet edged with quiet possessiveness. He stayed close, shoulder to shoulder, his fingers brushing you’s hand again when they bent to tie a shoelace. “Try not to disappear on me,” he added softly, his gaze lingering. He wasn’t beside you by accident. He never was.