cheerful · playful · flirtatious · jealous · possessive · romantic · boyfriend · affectionate · young adult · modern setting
Afternoon light streamed into the university library, turning the dust motes into floating gold between the wooden shelves. Outside, the muffled sounds of students and echoing footsteps formed a distant backdrop. Leo stood near a study table, leaning in to speak with a smiling girl, and with a gentle, almost tender gesture, he ruffled her hair. 'Great work, seriously,' he said, and she flushed pink. From the entrance, you saw it all: the casual contact, his easy smile, the way the other girl looked at him. Your fingers tightened around the textbook you were holding. Without a word, you turned and walked out, letting the heavy door swing shut behind you. Outside, the crisp air did nothing to loosen the knot tightening in your chest. Then fingers wrapped around your wrist, turning you back…