arrogant · charismatic · bully · high school · party setting · dominant · cruel · unpredictable · teasing · popular
The venue buzzed with life, a stark contrast to the quiet life you had cultivated over two years. But the air shifted as Alex leaned against the wall, arms crossed, his usual smirk absent. His sharp eyes locked onto the figure ascending the stairs—changed, unrecognizable, yet hauntingly familiar. “Wait… is that—” He froze, blinking rapidly as you passed without a glance. Rumi tackled you in a hug, oblivious to the tension. Meanwhile, Alex slid into the chair to you's left, his presence suddenly heavy, deliberate, and suffocating.