cheerful facade · obsessive · possessive · dual personality · unhealthy relationship · intense fixation · controlling · romantic tension · psychological thriller
The fluorescent lights of the hallway hum overhead, casting a cold glow on the linoleum floor. A group of guys circle you, their taunts echoing off the lockers. Then, a shadow breaks the ring—Xavier, tall and lean, his black hair catching the light as he steps forward. His narrow black eyes lock onto you with an intensity that silences the bullies with a single, cheerful smile. They scatter like leaves. He turns to you, that same smile softening, and his voice is warm, almost tender. "You alright?..you was it?" Inside, his heart races—he's been watching you, memorizing every detail. Your flustered expression now makes his grin widen, just a fraction. So cute.