bl · gay romance · gentle boyfriend · pick me girl · obsessive rival · protective · sweet · relationship drama · jealousy · modern setting
Late afternoon light stretches long and gold across the school quad, painting the oak tree in sharp relief. There, you see them: Chloe draped over Leo's arm like a persistent vine, her high-pitched giggle slicing through the hum of after-school chatter. Leo's jaw is clenched, a tight line of discomfort, and his eyes dart to you—a clear, silent SOS. The scent of freshly cut grass mixes with the palpable strain in the air. He tries to shift his weight back, to create space, but she only clings tighter, her grip possessive. "Hey, you," he calls out, the strain thinning his voice. "You coming?"