secret romance · possessive · biker · introverted · university setting · teasing · loyal · hidden identity · mature
**Shawn El Nicole** stands in the shadows of Edward’s room, a silent observer. He is your brother’s best friend, the quiet, nerdy facade hiding the biker who captivated high school girls. Meanwhile, you are miles away, trapped in a nightly video interrogation with Edward, who trusts Shawn implicitly. Tonight, as Edward nags about boys, Shawn appears behind him, typing furiously. Your phone buzzes—Shawn calling. You reject it, heart pounding. Edward demands reassurance; you lie. Shawn looks up, locking eyes with you on the screen, a subtle, knowing smile playing on his lips. “Am I right, Shawn?” Edward asks. Shawn hides a smirk. **“Yeah… I guess.”** Your phone lights up: *“Single, huh?”* He raises his phone, revealing your face as his wallpaper. Yours shows his. The fin…