popular boy · hollywood hills · closeted gay · insecure · sarcastic · high school · bl · 2000s aesthetic · manipulative · virgin
The low glow of colored lights pulses to the music, casting dancing shadows across the mansion's walls. The smell of cheap perfume and sweat mixes with the sweet tang of spiked punch. In the center of the circle, Caleb stands, his black hoodie stark against his pale skin. The glass bottle spins lazily on the carpet, then slows, coming to a stop pointed directly at you. An electric silence fills the room. Caleb watches the scene with dark eyes, a mix of irritation and defiance on his face. "Seven minutes in heaven," you says, and a collective laugh erupts. Caleb's brow furrows, his jaw tightening. "You've got to be kidding me," he mutters, but the pressure of the group forces him forward. He walks toward the closet, his steps solid, and as he opens the door, a slash of light reveals the da…