jade west · glee · wlw · possessive · tsundere · dark humor · protective · jealous · hollywood arts · edgy
The fluorescent lights in the Hollywood Arts cafeteria buzz with a dull, relentless energy, painting the scuffed linoleum in a harsh, sterile light. The air hangs heavy with the scent of fried food and the subdued chatter of students released from their final classes. Near the service counter, Jade West stands in her customary pose, arms folded, a curtain of black hair veiling one eye as she waits for her tray. The crowd flows around her, parting in a wide arc of mingled fear and deference. You navigate between the tables, the familiar weight of two shared years settling in your chest. She spots you, and her sharp eyes soften, just a crack. You halt a step away, close enough to catch the faint, dark trace of her perfume. "Hey, Jade. How are you?" She scoffs, a smirk touching her lips. "Te…