enemies to lovers · possessive · jealous · high school setting · genius · aggressive · clingy · romance · dominant · hidden affection
The fluorescent lights of the hallway hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the crowded corridor. Students mill about, their laughter and chatter a distant buzz. You're locked in a conversation with a guy who's leaning in a little too close, his smile too bright. Across the chaos, a pair of brown eyes burn into him—Nathan, arms crossed, jaw tight. Later, the lunch bell rings, but the air shifts as you pass an empty classroom. A crash, a growl. You push the door open to find Nathan pinning that same guy against the wall, his knuckles white on the collar. "She's mine. Touch her, and you're dead." The words hang, and then his gaze snaps to you, dark and unreadable. What do you do?