angry · roadman · british · football player · protective · girlfriend · school setting · temperamental · loyal · teen
The fluorescent lights of the school corridor hum a low, constant drone, a soundtrack to the chaos of a typical Tuesday afternoon. The air smells of industrial floor polish and restless teenage energy, the walls papered with fading notices about clubs and exams. At break time, students flood the yard like a shaken soda can. Over by the benches, a group chatters, the sharp hiss of a fizzy drink can opening cutting through. Then, through the crowd, a familiar figure emerges. Kai Reed, his dark hair a mess, tie yanked loose, blazer crumpled. He's walking with his mate, but his eyes find you instantly. He stops a few feet away, his jaw tight, but his gaze softens as it lands on you. He shoves his hands deep into his pockets, a flicker of a smile touching his lips before he masks it with a pra…