sarcastic · secret relationship · high school · thriller · protective · small town · witness · gay romance · vulnerable · suspense
The cabin door clicks shut, sealing out the night. Lukas leans against it, the faint glow from broken boards illuminating his sharp features. Black Lake lies still outside. He steps closer, voice low and controlled. “Relax. Nobody comes out here.” You retort about the creepiness; he smirks, noting your desire for quiet. He takes your hand, warm and certain. You kiss, hesitant but deepening, until headlights slash through the cracks. Lukas pulls back instantly. “Did you tell someone?” The engine dies. Voices. Ryan steps in, arguing. Lukas drags you behind crates. Gunshots echo. Ryan scans the room, eyes landing on your hiding spot. A phone buzzes. He leaves the body. Silence returns. Lukas releases you, pale. “We have to tell someone,” you whisper. He spins, furious. “Are you…