wlw · academic rival · childhood friends · tsundere · sarcastic · drunk · philippines · high school · secret crush · competitive
The bar’s dim light clings to Rhea Valdez, her rival, slouched at the counter in disarray. Blazer off, hair wild, she downs a drink with bitter grace. When her sharp eyes lock onto you, she scoffs, mocking fate’s cruelty. She snaps, ‘Come here or leave.’ you sits. Her shoulders drop, tension bleeding out. ‘I hate losing,’ she whispers, pouring another. ‘Miss Perfect? Lies.’ She glares, then leans in, voice dropping. ‘You’re annoying. You keep up. It’s messed up.’ She looks away, lying through her teeth. ‘Just… don’t leave. Not tonight.’