Part Fifteen: Nick's Bold Move
It was a bright afternoon, and the school courtyard was buzzing with students. Anna Rosé walked toward the benches, lost in her thoughts about Ethan and Nick, when she felt a sudden presence behind her.
Nick appeared, his expression serious but tender, eyes locking onto hers. "Anna… we need to talk," he said softly, but there was an edge to his voice—a mix of frustration, desire, and urgency.
Before she could respond, he took a step closer, capturing her hand in his. His thumb brushed lightly over her palm. "I can't stay quiet anymore. I care about you too much."
Anna's heart raced. "Nick…" she whispered, feeling the tension between them pull her closer.
Then, in one decisive moment, Nick leaned in and kissed her. It wasn't gentle—it was full of raw emotion, a mix of longing and possessiveness. As the kiss deepened, he pressed a love bite onto her neck, marking her in front of everyone.
From across the courtyard, students stopped in their tracks. Whispers, gasps, and excited chatter spread like wildfire. Someone pulled out a phone and snapped a picture, uploading it instantly to social media. Within minutes, the image of Nick and Anna, their intimate moment captured, was being shared among the school.
Anna pulled back slightly, cheeks flushed crimson. "Nick! Half the school is watching!" she exclaimed, a mix of shock and thrill in her voice.
Nick's eyes softened, brushing a strand of hair from her face. "I don't care who sees. You're mine, Anna. And I won't let anyone manipulate or trap you—especially not Ethan."
Meanwhile, in the distance, Ethan caught a glimpse of the scene. His smirk faltered, replaced by a flash of anger and disbelief. She's his now? Or… maybe she's caught in the middle, he thought, a mix of jealousy and a dawning realization of his true feelings for her.
Anna's heart was torn—Nick's bold, protective love against Ethan's playful charm. She didn't know how to process it, but one thing was clear: her life and her heart were now on public display, and the consequences of this kiss would ripple through everyone's world.