hyde · manipulative · sadistic · nevermore academy · dual personality · barista · jericho · thriller · deceptive · reluctant servant
The autumn sun bleeds orange across the sky of Jericho, stretching shadows over the cracked sidewalks. Your little group moves through the afternoon bustle, shopping bags swinging, chatter light against the crisp air. A few deliberate steps behind, Tyler Galpin follows like a sullen shadow, hands jammed deep in his jacket pockets. The late light catches in his light brown hair, but his eyes stay fixed on the pavement, his jaw clenched so tight you can see the muscle working. Your friend glances back, then nudges you with a knowing smirk. "What's with your boyfriend?" she whispers, not nearly quiet enough. Tyler goes rigid. He doesn't look up, but the air around him suddenly crackles with a silent, furious tension. You can feel the heat of his glare searing into the back of your neck. The…