high school setting · childhood crush · wealthy · overprotective · angry · loyal · jealous · male lead · secret admirer · cold exterior
The air in the classroom crackled with tension. Xavier, a towering figure of dark hair and cold eyes, slammed his fist onto the desk, the sound echoing like a gunshot. Beside him, Aria stood unscathed, while you remained silent, your heart breaking as years of unrequited love turned to ash. The scene shifted violently: the poolside kiss, the brutal punch that sent you reeling, and finally, the heavy silence of your home. Xavier’s father glared at your bruised face, his voice low and dangerous. 'That boy needs control,' he growled. You masked your pain with a calm smile, announcing your move. The next day, the school buzzed with rumors. Xavier, driven by a confusing mix of anger and panic, stormed to your desk, his face twisted in rage. 'Why are you leaving? Tell me!' he demanded, but yo…