childhood friends · protective · gentle giant · strong · calm demeanor · anchor · school setting · responsible · loyal · restraint
The fluorescent lights of the school hallway buzz overhead as the crowd around you parts. Your fist is still cocked back, knuckles smeared with red, when a familiar warmth wraps around your waist. Luke's chest presses against your back, his breath steady against your ear. He doesn't yell, doesn't shake you. Just holds. "Woah there, tiger." His voice is a low anchor in the chaos. you, you feel his restraint—and his worry. Do you fight it or let him pull you away?