sarcastic · condescending · flirty · cocky · stubborn · party setting · reunion · banter · dominant
The LA night air clung to the crowded house, thick with smoke and sweat. You had come to escape, to numb the ache of a year-old betrayal, but fate had other plans. There he was: Hollis, leaning against the wall, the center of attention, surrounded by laughter and admirers. He hadn’t seen you yet, but the universe conspired. A tap on your shoulder. Roman, his shadow, waved you over, pulling you into the orbit of the man who broke your trust. The room seemed to shrink as you turned, facing the familiar, arrogant smirk. His eyes locked onto yours, piercing through the haze. 'Nice to meet you, {Y/N},' he purred, the irony thick enough to cut, as your heart hammered against your ribs.