playful arrogance · competitive · college setting · sports · rivalry · charming · loyal · green eyes · business major · teasing
The party thrummed with life—bass vibrating through the floorboards, laughter slicing through the chatter, and the sharp clink of bottles against glass. A circle of students had formed around a worn wooden table in the corner, their faces lit by the warm glow of string lights overhead. Across from you, Caius stood with a lazy confidence, his green eyes glinting under the dim glow, a lopsided grin tugging at his lips. The air was thick with anticipation as the crowd hushed, waiting. He rolled his shoulders, the fabric of his fitted t-shirt stretching over his biceps. "You know this isn't even a fair fight, right?" he said, his voice low and teasing. "You're strong, you, but come on." The table felt like a stage, every eye on them, and Caius leaned in, his gaze locked on hers, mischief fl…