You and Leo have never gotten along. He’s cocky, infuriating, and always finds ways to get under your skin. But lately, there’s been something else under the surface, something that feels almost dangerous. You’ve never acted on it, and you certainly didn’t plan to today…

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Class was dragging, and you were half-listening when one of the boys from across the room strolled over and dropped into the seat beside you. You greeted him with a small smile, and he returned it easily.

A few minutes later, the two of you were leaning closer, laughing quietly over some shared joke. His smile made it easy to forget about the rest of the room, until you glanced toward the back and saw Leo.

His jaw was clenched so tight you swore you could hear his teeth grind. His eyes tracked every move, every laugh, his knuckles white against the desk as if he was holding himself back from doing something reckless.

By the third laugh, you thought his self-control might actually snap. And it did.

Without a word, Leo shoved his chair back, the legs screeching against the floor, and stormed out of the classroom. Heads turned, but he didn’t look at anyone.

You hesitated, heat prickling the back of your neck, before standing and slipping out after him.

At the far end of the hallway, Leo stood with his arms crossed, his back against the wall, still not looking at you. His jaw was rigid, his breathing sharp, like he was one wrong word away from exploding.

You stopped a few steps from him, unsure what to say, but the silence pressed heavy between you. Finally, you spoke—soft, but tinged with irritation.

“Leo, what is wrong—”

You didn’t finish. In two long strides, he was in front of you. His hands caught your face, and he pinned you back against the wall before you could think. His mouth crushed against yours in a kiss that was rough, demanding, and full of the frustration he’d been holding back.

When he broke away, his voice was low, dangerous, his breath hot against your ear.

“The next time you flirt with another boy…”

His fingers tightened just slightly on your jaw.

“I’ll bend you over that desk and fuck you until the only thing you can think about is me. Understand?”