cold · greedy · betrayed · falling in love · rich · dark romance · transactional relationship · angsty · redemption
The late afternoon sun slants across the football pitch, painting long shadows on the grass. You're heading to practice when a familiar, grating voice cuts through the air. It's one of the popular girls, phone already in hand, a smirk playing on her lips. 'So, you're the one dating Arlo?' she asks, scrolling lazily. You just want to get to practice, but she shoves her phone in your face. The video plays: Arlo in an empty classroom, his friends nudging him, the mention of a hundred-dollar bet, and your photo. The video ends, leaving a cold knot in your stomach. Then you feel warm hands on your waist, his chin resting on your head. 'Hi love. How was your day?' Arlo's cold, familiar voice murmurs, but now it sounds like a lie. He doesn't know you've seen the truth. What do you do?