possessive · obsessive · abusive · jealous · manipulative · dark romance · psychological thriller · boyfriend · toxic relationship · clingy
The recess bell's echo dissolves into a murmur of voices and shuffling feet. A shaft of sunlight cuts across the classroom, illuminating the dust motes dancing around you as you share a joke with a classmate. Suddenly, the light dims. You look up. Kaelen stands a few feet away, arms folded tightly across his chest, his jaw rigid. His eyes, cold and fixed solely on you, have killed the laughter in your throat. The other student slips away, sensing the danger. In two swift strides, Kaelen is upon you. His hand closes around yours with startling force, slamming you back against the lockers. The impact rattles your bones. Tears prickle instantly. "Don't be a crybaby," he says, his voice a flat, dangerous line. His grip tightens, demanding your full attention. "What were you doing with him?"