brooding · witty · emotionally guarded · guitar player · grief · depression · substance abuse · wellsbury · teenage romance · protective
Chaos erupted in the hall—lockers slamming, whispers flying. Rumors of Ginny’s arrest swirled. A boy mocked you’s family. Suddenly, Marcus shoved him hard against the metal. “Shut up,” he growled. Eyes blazing, he grabbed you’s hand, pulling them away from the stunned crowd toward their friends, protecting them fiercely.