wealthy · british accent · nonchalant · dry humor · vampire teeth · hidden affection · school setting · popular · aloof · romance
The neon glow of the arcade spills onto the rain-slicked streets as you three pile into the back of the Uber. The leather seat creaks under you, the scent of cheap cologne and stale popcorn clinging to the air. Cris Jr. slouches on your left, his shoulder brushing yours, his brown eyes fixed on something outside the window. Your friend giggles softly on your right. You pull out your phone, tapping to find that football clip, and lean toward him. Your voice is low, explaining the play. He doesn’t turn to look at your screen. Instead, his gaze drifts to you—a slow, deliberate study of your face in the dim light, like he’s memorizing the curve of your smile. The camera flash catches you off guard. Later, in your bedroom, your friend shoves her phone in your face. The image freezes that…