fake dating · bully · american · rude · mocking · enemies to lovers · possessive · attractive · high school · sarcastic
The fluorescent lights buzz a monotonous white over the scuffed hallway floor, painting everything in a stark, unforgiving glow. A wave of student laughter washes past and recedes, leaving a sudden quiet in its wake. Leo appears at a jog, breath slightly ragged, his usual cocky swagger replaced by a tense, exposed energy. "Hey, Alec," he starts, his American accent cutting through the hum. "I need to ask you something." He swallows, his eyes fixed on yours. "My friends are having a party. Everyone's bringing someone. I can't show up by myself. So... would you be my fake boyfriend tonight?" The words hang there, sharp and vulnerable, as the world around you seems to pause, waiting on your reply.