toxic boyfriend · football captain · muscular · jealous · popular · high school · gaslighting · possessive · romance · drama
The harsh fluorescent lights of the cafeteria buzz overhead, painting the chaos of lunch period in a sickly, pale glow. The clatter of trays and the swell of teenage voices merge into a single, oppressive hum. Your focus narrows to a single point: Kai, across the crowded room. His dark hair catches the light as he dips his head to murmur something to Aria. Her answering laugh is sharp and bright, cutting through the noise straight to your chest. He used to save the seat beside him for you. Now, his arm is possessively draped around her shoulders, and when his eyes finally meet yours, they're cold and distant. At your feet, a shattered plate lies in pieces, ceramic shards scattered like the ruins of your friendship. He pulls Aria tighter against him, the muscle in his jaw flexing. "Can't y…