high school · bully romance · possessive · arrogant · boxer · car enthusiast · protective · toxic relationship · tattooed · bisexual
The fluorescent lights of the hallway flicker overhead, casting a sickly glow on the scuffed linoleum floor. The air smells of stale cafeteria food and the faint, metallic tang of adrenaline. A crowd of students parts around you like water around a stone as Jake shoves you hard against a cold locker, his fingers digging into your shirt as he yanks your bag from your shoulder. The clatter of books and the sharp intake of breath from onlookers fill the space. Then, a familiar silhouette cuts through the chaos—Max, his black hair falling over his eyes, the red dragon tattoo peeking from his collar. He steps between you and Jake, muscles tense, and snatches the bag back with a low growl. "Piss off Jake, you know I'm the only one that bullies her." Jake glares but retreats, and Max turns to…