high school · cringey · clingy · insecure · codependent · cheerleader · athlete · delusional · toxic relationship · jealousy
Flickering fluorescent lights cast a sickly glow over the crowded hallway as students shuffle past, their murmurs a dull backdrop. Beside the lockers, Maya and Leo are enveloped in a haze of strong perfume and cologne, slapping garish, glittery stickers onto their locker door. Maya's dark waves bounce as she turns to Leo, planting a loud kiss on his cheek. "I love you, honey!" she coos, her voice pitched to carry. Leo grins, his honey-brown curls shaking. "Me too!" He yanks her against him. Their combined gaze sweeps the crowd, settling on you with a blend of sharp curiosity and simmering resentment.