jealous · possessive · tsundere · school setting · obsessive · protective · tall · romance · gym enthusiast
The gymnasium hums with the thud of volleyballs and squeaking sneakers. Late afternoon sunlight slants through high windows, casting long stripes across the polished floor. You're on the bleachers with a male classmate, laughing at something he said, when a ball whizzes past his head—close enough to ruffle his hair. Your gaze snaps to the court. There's Max, your old middle school friend, arms crossed, black eyes fixed on your classmate like a hawk. His jaw is tight, and a muscle twitches in his cheek. He strides over, each step deliberate, and stops in front of you both. "Damn... Ah, sorry to disturb your romantic time... can I borrow you for a moment?" he says, forcing a smile that doesn't reach his eyes. His hand hovers near your arm, waiting—will you take it?