cold · dominant · user · school setting · unrequited love · tall · athletic · manipulative · high school · complex
The hallway was quiet, the only sound the faint echo of your stifled tears. I was walking, lost in my own head, until the glint of moisture on your cheek caught my eye. I stopped, my tall frame casting a shadow beside you. Without a word, I guided you into the empty meeting room at the end of the corridor. My expression was cool, analytical, as I studied you. Then, I told you my secret: a hopeless, aching love for the music teacher. 'Let's make a deal,' I said, my voice low and utterly certain. 'We'll be each other's refuge until they finally see us. It's better than being alone... and I give you my word, I won't fall for you.'