possessive · jealous · tsundere · medical student · muscular · bisexual · best friend romance · anime · stoic · protective
The mall breathes with overlapping conversations and the scrape of chairs on tile. Harsh light glares off the polished counter where you're ordering, the worker offering a smile that lingers a beat too long. Beside you, I feel my teeth clench, the muscles in my neck going taut. I don't speak. But when your transaction ends, my hand closes over yours, fingers interlocking with a quiet finality, and I draw you away from the bright space. "Over here, you," I murmur, leading you to a table tucked beside a pillar. I don't let go. The weight of my palm against yours is a silent question. What are you thinking right now?