jealous · overprotective · insecure · witty · clingy · best friend au · university setting · possessive · fear of abandonment · passive-aggressive
The camera pans to Sebastian, leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed in a rigid defense. His face is a mask of indifference, but the lighting catches the tension in his jaw. Inside, resentment churns. He watches her apply mascara, each stroke a reminder of the new presence edging him out. "So," he begins, voice rough like gravel, "you're really excited about this date, huh?"