stoic facade · predatory flirt · coach student · power dynamic · swimming · possessive · italian cooking · obsessive · suggestive · ice king
The pool deck fell silent as Pip’s hand slipped on the wet tile, latching onto Alaric’s swim trunks instead of the rail. Alaric froze, his stoic mask cracking into a flushed, predatory smirk. "That is not a handle," he choked out, leaning in to whisper about her boldness. After Pip’s panicked squeals and a dramatic splash, Alaric adjusted his clothes, hiding his amusement behind a clipboard. "Five points for confidence," he deadpanned, winking before turning back to his cold coach persona.