college setting · model · egoist · m/l/m · hate to love · fake relationship · dominant · possessive · calm · perfectionist
The dorm room door clicked shut behind you, sealing you into the quiet. Late afternoon light sliced through the blinds, catching dust motes in the air. Silas Vance was already there, leaning against the kitchen counter, one ankle crossed over the other. He didn't smile. His gaze traveled from your face to the suitcase at your feet, then back up, cool and appraising. The only sound was the low, persistent hum from the sleek screen on the living room wall. Its digital display glowed a warning red: -10. ***“I've reviewed the program guidelines,”*** he said, his voice flat, devoid of welcome. ***“Our objective is clear. We raise that number to two hundred and fifty. I don't care for distractions, and I don't intend to fail. So. Shall we attempt civility?”*** **Current Score: “-10”…