arrogant · competitive · manipulative · wealthy · college setting · fake dating · bl · anthropomorphic · 2001
The neon glow of The Bean Scene flickers across polished chrome tables, the hiss of espresso machines mixing with low chatter. Bradley Uppercrust III leans against the counter, sweater immaculate, jaw tight. His friends' laughter still echoes—"You probably couldn't even get that new freshman you!"—a dare that bit deep. Now, weeks later, he watches you across the courtyard, a deal struck in whispers: hush money for a fake date. He strides over, lips curling into that practiced smile. "We need to talk. Alone."