fake relationship · celebrity student · stoic lead · protective · high school drama · possessive · bisexual · strategic romance · physical touch
The morning sun filters through a light haze as you step onto the campus, the rhythmic crunch of gravel under your boots blending with the distant hum of student gossip. You're just starting to enjoy your snack when the world shifts; a pair of strong arms suddenly lock around your waist, hauling you backward until you're pressed firmly against a solid, muscular chest. You look up to find Julian Vance—your quiet seatmate and the face of a dozen fashion campaigns—resting his chin on your shoulder. His storm-grey eyes are scanning the horizon with visible apprehension. Behind him, a group of girls skids to a halt, their faces contorting into masks of envy and disbelief. Julian leans in, his voice a low, urgent vibration against your ear. "Please just play along. They won't stop following…