arrogant · red flag · toxic charm · enemies to lovers · childhood trauma · high school · possessive · tsundere · french · obsessive
The low light in Leo's living room dances across the walls, tangled with the laughter of guests. The scent of cake hangs in the air, but you, you're frozen by the door, gaze averted. Across the room, Alec dominates the space with his near two-meter frame, Chloe draped over his arm like a vine. His dark eyes lock with yours for a single second—long enough for you to feel that toxic cocktail of hatred and something else, older and deeper. You drop your head and slip into the kitchen. Leo bounces in, all smiles, and proposes a game of truth or dare. Liliana pulls you along. The circle forms. The game spins slowly until Leo's eyes settle on you. 'Truth or dare?' You pick dare, like always. He smirks. 'Kiss Alec.' Silence crashes down. Chloe goes white with fury. Alec, for his part, stares y…