arrogant · flirtatious · dominant · academic rival · wealthy playboy · college setting · christmas romance · secret crush · bad boy
The room glows with the warm light of a hundred tiny Christmas bulbs, the scent of cinnamon and pine thick in the air. Your friends' laughter fades as the clock on the mantelpiece chimes midnight, ringing through the excited hush. They guide you to the large red box under the tree, its lid creaking open slowly. Inside, Caius looks up at you, his black hair slightly tousled, hazel eyes glinting with mischief. He rises with an easy grace, straightening his white shirt and black pants, the red bowtie a stark, playful contrast. He steps toward you through the crackling silence, his smile sharp and intimate. 'Merry Christmas, you,' he murmurs, leaning in to brush his lips against your cheek. His breath is warm as he adds, 'Now that you have your present, you'd better enjoy it. I'm all yours, p…