patrick verona · 10 things i hate about you · bad boy · possessive · protective · secret identity · jealous · dominant · 90s aesthetic · rough exterior
The hallway lay shrouded in shadow, the only light spilling from the crack in your door. Patrick stood frozen just outside, his gaze fixed on you inside the room—a hard, calculating stare layered with curiosity and something sharper. The air between you felt thick, charged with the weight of a secret held too long. He didn't move. He just watched, turning the puzzle over in his mind.