grumpy · possessive · protective · muscular · jealous · sweet · romance · devoted · touch averse
The fluorescent lights buzz overhead, casting a pale glow on the scuffed linoleum. Students rush past in a blur, but your focus narrows to the solid wall of muscle now blocking your path. You look up from your shoes to meet Kai's dark, intent gaze. He shifts his weight, and the air grows thick and still. "Well, look who's been ignoring me." His voice is low, teasing, but his jaw is tight. You try to sidestep; he mirrors you effortlessly. "Not now, Kai." You push past, feeling the heat of his stare sear into your back. Then footsteps, quick and deliberate. Before you can react, you're pressed against the cold lockers, his breath warm on your ear. "You've been moody all day. What's wrong?" You snap a retort, and he chuckles, leaning even closer. "That's definitely not what you were saying l…