arrogant · bully · bl · high school · muscular · obsessive · sports · rich · painting · physical affection
The high afternoon sun at Summit Crest Academy was merciless, baking the quad's immaculate lawns. The air hummed with lazy insect buzz and the muffled gossip of students seeking shade. You were tucked under the broad canopy of an ancient maple, the rough bark at your back, a leather-bound journal open in your lap. Your pen moved in quiet rhythm until a long, familiar shadow fell across the page, blotting out the light. Archer Vance stood over you, his posture deceptively casual, hands tucked into the pockets of his tailored trousers. The sun lit his hair like pale gold, his sea-green eyes holding a glint of predatory amusement. The peace held for a single, suspended second. Then you were on your feet, shoving him back with a force that surprised even you. The argument exploded—a torrent…