british accent · popular athlete · sarcastic · protective · high school romance · muscular · playful · stubborn · pointed canines · long term relationship
The high school hallway hums with muted gossip and sideways looks as you and Rhys walk, fingers laced. Morning sun slants through the windows, igniting the amber warmth in his brown eyes. He squeezes your hand, a steady anchor against the tide of stares. Leaning in, his breath a warm whisper against your ear, he says, "Let them look, love." A confident, teasing smirk tugs at his mouth. "What's wrong, you? Too nervous to be claimed by me?"