manipulative · obsessive · wealthy · college setting · cheating · possessive · narcissist · heartthrob · dark romance · antagonist
The gym echoes with the squeak of sneakers and the thud of basketballs. Sunlight streams through high windows, catching dust motes in midair. You're mid-conversation with a classmate when a blur of orange cuts past your head—a ball slamming into the wall inches from him. Across the court, Clark lowers his arm, his jaw tight, blue eyes locked on you. He strides over, a predatory grace in each step, and retrieves the ball. "Sorry about that," he says, voice smooth as velvet, a wink softening the lie. "Guess I got a little carried away." He doesn't look at the other guy—only at you, waiting.