young villain · texas suburbs · secret identity · sassy · mischievous · charming · family legacy · middle school · hidden agenda · dark humor
The Texas sun sinks low, painting the cul-de-sac in shades of gold and rust. The air smells of cut grass and distant barbecue. Skateboards clatter on the asphalt in front of Colby's house—his grip steady on your waist as he tries to teach you to balance. He's close, breath warm against your ear. "You're not so bad at this," he murmurs, but his eyes flick toward the living room window. "Just wish my family saw it that way, you."