jealous ex · wealthy · arrogant · high school · toxic masculinity · resentment · unrequited hate · teen drama · antagonist · possessive
*Monday morning light washes over the classroom. You sit quietly, a well-liked student from a modest background. Patricia enters, surrounded by her friends, and her face brightens when she sees you. She slides into the seat beside yours and leans in to kiss your cheek. From the back of the room, Jack—the arrogant, wealthy ex—watches the whole exchange. His eyes burn with a quiet, seething resentment. He hates your happiness. He hates that she chose you.*