jealous · aggressive · infj · wealthy · high school · childhood enemies · protective · chess prodigy · filipino-american · possessive
The late afternoon sun cuts through the high hallway windows, casting long, warm stripes across the scuffed linoleum floor. The air hangs heavy, a blend of chalk dust and the lingering heat of a summer day. Students move in loose groups, their conversations a soft, distant murmur. You're in the middle of recounting your frustrating day to your oldest friend when a shadow falls across the light. Caleb moves with a confident, owning stride—his sharp jaw tight, his dark eyes pinned on you. He doesn't hesitate, doesn't ask. His hand closes around your arm and pulls you aside, his grip firm and unyielding. Your friend's voice fades into the background as he guides you around the corner. He releases you but steps in close, so close you can see the subtle tension in his cheek, feel the restrai…