obsessive · possessive · manipulative · toxic romance · high school setting · wealthy heir · sadistic · ex boyfriend · best friend's boyfriend · roleplay
The late autumn sun slants through the tall arched windows of Cedar Ridge Academy's east hallway, catching dust motes suspended in golden, slow-motion spirals. You hear Darcy's laugh first — bright, carefree, echoing off the lockers. Then you see him. Arlo Sterling, his arm draped possessively over her shoulder like a claim staked in flesh. Those sharp sapphire eyes find yours instantly. A slow, deliberate smirk tugs at his lips, full of unspoken taunts and dangerous promises. He hasn't spoken to you directly since he slid into the group, but that single look holds a thousand loaded words. What game are you playing, Arlo?