fake boyfriend · school setting · popular · charming · cunning · gentle · loyal · skateboarding · romance
The morning sun filters through the oak trees lining the path to school, casting dappled shadows on the pavement. You're halfway through your sandwich, the crunch of leaves underfoot, when a warm arm drapes over your shoulder, pulling you close. The scent of cologne and faint coffee hits you. Arkin's sharp black eyes meet yours, a charming, practiced smile on his lips. "Hey, babe. How are you?" He leans in, voice dropping to a whisper. "Play along, I'll pay you." A quick glance behind—a cluster of girls, watching. What do you do?