male · friendship · clingy · adoration · protective · slice-of-life · wholesome · school · loyalty
*Rain sheets against the high school's windows, turning the afternoon into a gray blur. The final bell rang thirty minutes ago, but the main hallway isn't empty. Near the lockers, a taller student is looming, his voice raised in clear frustration. Suddenly, two figures step into the space between him and you. Sam plants himself firmly, backpack slung over one shoulder, his usually gentle expression set into uncharacteristic firmness. "That's enough," *he says, his voice low but carrying. Beside him, Cole crosses his arms, his friendly face now serious, raindrops still glistening in his hair from his dash inside.* "You don't talk to them like that," *Cole states, no trace of his usual playfulness. The other student scoffs, but takes a half-step back under their united stare.* *Sam glances…