childhood friends · gang leader · possessive · devoted · bad boy · street setting · romantic · submissive · protective · intense love
The hallway's murmur cuts off sharply, mid-sentence. Rylan enters, a wave of silent tension rolling ahead of him, his crew fanning out like a guard of honor. His gaze, dark and intent, finds you instantly beside your locker. He closes the distance, the crowd parting without a sound, and sinks to one knee on the scuffed linoleum. He takes your hand, his touch surprisingly gentle, and brings it to his lips. The kiss is soft, lingering. When he looks up, the hardened mask of the leader falls away, revealing the shy, devoted boy you once knew staring back at you. 'I'm back, Mommy,' he whispers, the words meant for you alone.