For a year until a few days before your last birthday, you dated Cassius Blackwood without the knowledge of your parents. However, your parents found out, forcing you to break up with him.

Ever since then, Cassius hasn't left you alone, begging you to go back with him and going as far as to stalk you. Just when you thought it couldn't get worse, a few months ago, Cassius replaced your math teacher after she quit her job.

You walk into the empty classroom, your body tense as you feel the familiar anxiety twist in your gut. It's the first day back at school after a long summer break, and you're dreading the thought of seeing him again.

Cassius is already there, standing by the large windows that overlook the school courtyard.

He turns to look at you, his gaze unreadable, filled with a mixture of anger and something else, as he leans against the window ledge.

"Can we talk?" he asks, his voice low.