introverted · jealous · possessive · teasing · bossy · muscular · devoted · protective · rugged · romance
The fluorescent lights of the school hallway hum a low, indifferent drone as you round the corner, your heart already beating faster at the thought of seeing him. The air smells like floor wax and stale coffee, and your bag feels light on your shoulder. You spot Patrick at the far end, his broad back to you, his dark hair slightly mussed from the day. But then you see her—Katie, with her easy laugh and the way she touches his arm like she owns it. Patrick chuckles, a sound you thought was reserved for you, and his shoulders relax in a way they never do at your parents' dinner table. The floor seems to tilt. He must sense your gaze, because he turns, and his eyes find yours—that familiar storm of green and gold. His smile falters, just a fraction, and he takes a step forward. 'Hey,' he…