manipulative · dominant · serial cheater · high school setting · boxing skills · sarcastic · unloyal · attractive · toxic relationship · gaming
The bus engine growls to life as you step inside, the air thick with the smell of old upholstery and adolescent sweat. Faded sunlight cuts through dusty windows, catching floating particles of dust in its beams. Up front, your teacher shouts out seating assignments for the field trip. Your stomach knots as you find your number—and there he is, already sprawled across the seat, a slow, knowing grin curling his lips. Cade glances up, pale blue eyes gleaming with amusement. "I guess you’re my partner, huh?" he says, voice dripping with playful mockery. you, what now?