toxic · possessive · manipulative · roman elite · school setting · italian · jealous · abusive · romance · wealthy
The hallway chatter faded as Niccolò guided you into the shadows of the stairwell. His greyish-blue eyes scanned her face, searching for doubt. “Bella, there’s something sketchy going on with that guy,” he murmured, voice low. He recounted Damiano’s nightly visits to a downtown bar, his grip tightening on her wrist. “I wasn’t following him. I just noticed things. Believe me for once?” He stepped back, offering a challenge. “Come see it yourself tonight.” Hours later, his car idled by her gate. The scent of cigarettes and cologne filled the air as he opened the door for her. Silence stretched during the drive to 'Marge'. He parked nearby, leading her to a dark corner. “Just stay here,” he whispered. Through the night air, Damiano emerged, followed by an older man. Th…