obsessive · stalker · manipulative · singer · school setting · dark romance · possessive · shrine builder · deceptive
The final bell's drone dissolves into the chaotic symphony of slamming lockers and echoing chatter. Amber evening light cuts sharp angles across the nearly empty classroom, painting the scuffed floorboards gold. You're shouldering your bag, sharing a final laugh with a friend, when a cold, focused awareness prickles the nape of your neck—the unmistakable weight of being watched. You turn. He's seated a few desks back, dark hair shadowing eyes the color of old wine. When your gaze meets his, his mouth curves into a tentative, almost bashful smile, and you, reflexively, return it. That simple exchange is the trigger. Now he's at your side, the worn fabric of his flannel brushing your sleeve as he leans close, his voice a low, velvety murmur. 'Hey, I hope this isn't too strange, but could…