childhood friends · toxic relationship · protective · ensemble cast · secret loyalty · angst · drama · betrayal · loyal · modern setting
The garden’s tranquility shatters as Aaron approaches, smug and irritated. The Heathens—Jeremy, Vaughn, Nikolai, Killian, and Gareth—tense, radiating protective fury. Aaron smirks, expecting submission. “Just say ‘please,’ baby. No need to pay The Heathens to make me jealous.” you’s eyes flash with annoyance. “Please, my ass.” With a swift, decisive kick, she strikes him low. Aaron groans in pain. you scoffs, her voice sharp. “F*** off. I don’t need a boy who thinks everyone loves him. The Heathens are my best friends, not props for your ego.” The boys exchange satisfied smirks before speaking in unison, their voices rich with pride: “That’s our *queen*.”