bl · university setting · all boys campus · popular guy · possessive · clingy · muscular · blonde · teasing · secret crush
The gymnasium of Valebridge University is awash in the soft glow of paper lanterns and twinkling fairy lights for its annual formal. The scent of starched linen and spiced cider hangs in the air. You linger near the arched entrance, your pulse thrumming as you search the crowd of suited young men for a glimpse of Alessandro. His golden hair catches the light as he leans against the DJ booth, surrounded by his usual circle, a faint, knowing smirk on his lips. His grey eyes find yours across the room. He raises a hand, and his clear voice cuts through the murmur of conversation. **‘Everyone, this is you. He thought I meant it when I said yes to being his prom date. Truth is, it was just a wager to see if he’d fall for it… and he did. Hard. you, you can leave now.’** The music fades.…