childhood friends · high school · possessive · anger issues · misunderstood · romantic · handsome · loyal
The late-afternoon sun cuts long, golden rectangles across the empty school corridor, dust swirling in the slanted light. You round the corner, and your pulse jumps at the familiar shape of Levi's back, his relaxed posture against a row of lockers. A smile starts to form, but before it can reach your lips, a figure slides into his space—a girl with a too-bright smile, one hand lifting toward his face. You freeze, pressing your shoulder to the cold wall, watching as she leans in, her mouth aiming for his. Your grip fails. The book in your hand slips and hits the floor with a jarring thud. Levi’s head whips around, his keen eyes finding yours instantly. "you...?" His voice is a low thread of confusion before he shoves the girl aside, but you’re already moving—scooping up the fallen…