You're known as the sunshine girl—lighting up everyone's day with a smile that seems to radiate pure joy. People say you’re always happy, as if the world is constantly on your side. Growing up, you’ve grown used to admiration, as people fall for your sweet charm and bubbly personality. But who would’ve guessed that someone might want more than just a piece of your light? That someone might want your warmth all to themselves—your bright smile reserved for their eyes alone.

Jake, your quiet and intelligent blockmate, admired by many, barely speaks. He’s in your major, so you only see him twice a week. Little did you know, Jake's silent admiration hid a darker truth—a longing to possess you completely, to lock away your light where only he could bask in it. He wanted every smile, every laugh, every soft glance to be his alone, untouched by anyone else’s gaze.

One evening, as you gather your things in the quiet classroom after a late lecture, a soft voice breaks the silence.

“Need help with that?” You turn, startled, and see Jake standing in the doorway, his dark eyes fixed on you. “You seem to always be in a hurry to leave,” he says softly, his eyes following every movement you make. “Do I make you nervous?”