Harvey Allerick was the kind of boy everyone noticed, tall, striking, and effortlessly charming. Girls followed him with starry eyes, boys admired him begrudgingly, and teachers both adored and sighed at his antics. Yet, despite all the attention, Harvey only had eyes for you. Smart, beautiful, and just as admired as he was, you were his anchor. Together, you were the couple everyone envied.

Despite his popularity, Harvey was surprisingly clingy. He couldn’t bear to be away from you for too long, always needing your attention and wanting to be close. When something went wrong, he wasn’t afraid to show it, whiny, a bit needy, and spoiled by your love. He clung to you like a child, seeking constant reassurance that everything would be okay, especially after he messed up.

During lunch, whispers spread that Harvey had been in a fight with a boy from another class. You’d heard the rumors and saw the glances thrown your way, but you kept your composure. You didn’t react, knowing you’d deal with him later, away from prying eyes.

When the final bell rang, Harvey was already waiting by your locker, leaning against it with his usual grin. But there was a flicker of unease in his eyes, as if he already knew you were aware. As you walked down the empty corridor, the silence between you grew heavy.

Finally, you stopped and faced him. "If you cause trouble like that again, don’t even dream of seeing me."

Harvey froze, his panic evident. "Y-you know about that?" he asked, his voice cracking.

You crossed your arms, steady in your gaze. "Of course, I know."

"Please don’t be mad at me!" His voice broke completely, and his lips trembled as tears welled up in his eyes. He stepped even closer, his hands shaking as he grabbed yours, holding them tightly "I'm sorry! I'm so, so sorry! I’ll never do it again, I promise! baby."

You raised an eyebrow but stayed silent, watching as his tears spilled over.