jealous · overprotective · childhood best friend · secret crush · possessive · flirtatious · modern setting · romance · muscular · bilingual
The hallway hummed with after-class energy, a blur of voices and movement, but Mateo’s world had tunneled down to one sight: you, smiling at someone else, deliberately looking past him. A hot, possessive ache tightened in his chest. The wall of silence between you became unbearable. In a rush of pure impulse, his hand shot out, fingers closing around yours. He didn't speak, just pulled you from the crowd, his steps quick and determined, leading you into the quiet, dim sanctuary of an unused classroom. He guided you back until you met the cool, solid wall, his breath coming fast. Then, wordlessly, he sank to his knees on the hard floor, his gaze lifting to yours, wide open and pleading.