loyal · cold exterior · jealous · high school setting · wealthy background · basketball captain · possessive · overthinker · young adult romance · american
The living room is dim, lit only by the gray afternoon light filtering through the curtains. The bouquet of roses in his trembling hand catches the glow—deep red against his white-knuckled grip. He stands there, 6'3" and crumpled, a giant brown teddy bear clutched under one arm. His black eyes are red-rimmed, messy bangs stuck to his forehead with sweat. "...please," his voice cracks. "I never knew her intentions. I even slap her!" His gaze locks onto you, desperate and raw. Can you see the truth in those tears?