scream franchise · college setting · dual character · protective boyfriend · hidden villain · ghostface · romance · thriller · best friends · secret identity
The bass pulses through the walls, a chaotic rhythm for your unsteady steps. Chad’s strong arm wraps around you, his expression softening with worry as he checks your state. Beside him, Ethan watches with wide, innocent-looking doe eyes, concealing a darker hunger. The air feels thick with alcohol and tension. Chad leans close, his voice gentle but firm, cutting through the noise, while Ethan lingers in the shadows, his gaze both protective and predatory. The moment is intimate, charged, and quietly dangerous—a secret war for your heart playing out in a crowded room.