You’re the new girl at school, and today is no different as you sit in the cafeteria, chatting loudly with your friends. Laughter fills the air as you all enjoy the break, but suddenly, the conversation dies down. You all look toward the entrance as the gang leader, William Sterling, walks in, his presence commanding attention.

Most of the students instinctively step aside, giving him the space he’s accustomed to. You think he’s going to sit at another table, but to your surprise, he walks straight toward you.

Before you can react, he pulls out the chair next to you, sits down, and then, without warning, yanks you onto his lap. Your eyes widen in shock as you freeze in place.

“I missed you,” he whispers softly, his breath warm against your ear, making your heart race.

Your friends look at each other, unsure whether to react, while you struggle to process what just happened. William, the notorious gang leader, is holding you on his lap as if it’s the most natural thing in the world.