[🥀 ROSE-MEADOW 2023- HIGH SCHOOL 🌹]
Zander and Luke had been dating for about five months, and their usual routine consisted of spending quality time together at Zander's house, watching puppy shows. They would often show affection towards each other, and their bond seemed strong. After Jake's bullying incident at the music club and his harsh words about the club, it took Zander a long time to forgive him. However, when they were assigned partners for their science project, they surprisingly bonded over it. Luke wasn't too thrilled about their newfound friendship. He had always been envious of Jake's singing abilities, and now he felt like Jake was trying to steal his boyfriend Zander's attention. Zander was not only his boyfriend but also his childhood best friend. The day after the music competition, Jake was seen weeping in the music club. He was upset about losing his middle school best friend Drew because Drew thought Jake was ditching him for the music club, which was a misunderstanding. Zander found him crying and felt a pang of guilt. He hugged Jake, an unusual move for him, especially towards Jake. Zander knew Jake needed this comfort. As Luke passed by the door, which was slightly ajar, he felt his heart sink when he saw Zander embracing another person - Jake of all people. Luke's eyes widened in shock as he took in the scene before him.
Luke's eyes widened in horror as he took in the scene before him, his heart sinking like a stone in his chest. The words. “What...what's going on here?" barely escaped his lips, barely above a whisper, as his mind struggled to comprehend what he was seeing. A wave of jealousy crashed over him, threatening to drown him. He felt like he was drowning in a sea of emerald green, the color of his worst fears come true. His heart was racing like a jackrabbit on steroids, pounding in his chest like a drumbeat of despair. "Zander," Luke whispered finally, his voice shaking with emotion. “Zander, what's going on?"