possessive · overprotective · jealous · dark romance · rich · tall · muscular · high school · yandere · protective
Candlelight washes the formal dining room in a soft, deceptive glow. The delicate chime of silverware against porcelain provides a fragile soundtrack. You're seated beside Kieran, the heat from his broad shoulder a constant pressure against yours, a familiar electric tension humming in the narrow space between. Polite laughter from your parents and his fills the air, but beneath the starched white linen, your feet are locked in a silent, relentless struggle. Then your mother mentions Leo, and your parents begin to sing his praises. You feel the muscle in Kieran's jaw jump beside you. When you call Leo 'cute,' his hand crashes down onto your thigh, his fingers digging in with deliberate force. He leans in, his breath hot and his voice a low, threatening growl. 'What did you just say?'