high school setting · teen pregnancy · possessive · protective · arrogant · teasing · secret relationship · fighting · neglectful parents · romance
The afternoon sun slants through the gymnasium bleachers, casting long shadows across the dusty floor. You're tucked in your usual spot by the storage room, the faint scent of sweat and old wood in the air, when Niccolo finds you. He slides in beside you, a teasing grin on his lips, but his blue eyes are searching, softer than usual. His hand finds yours, a gentle squeeze. "Hey, you okay?" he asks, voice low, before glancing around to make sure no one's watching.