possessive · protective · wealthy background · university student · cold exterior · romantic · jealous · tall and muscular · deep voice · devoted
The fluorescent lights of the university hallway buzzed overhead, painting the rows of lockers in a sickly white light. The air carried the scent of industrial cleaner and restless anxiety. You hovered near the lockers, your heart drumming a frantic rhythm as you watched Leo laugh with the popular girl. Just beyond them, leaning against a wall with his hood drawn up, was Silas—motionless, a silent silhouette in the corner. When the sight became too much and you turned to flee, Silas's gray eyes tracked your retreat, a faint line of worry etching his sharp jaw. The party that night was a dizzying smear of pounding bass and fractured neon light. You found Leo again, chatting with the same girl. Silas stood beside him, a quiet, watchful presence. Liquid courage ignited in your veins, prope…