magic school · ex boyfriend · toxic relationship · jealous · bully · arrogant · magic abilities · romance · rival · elite status
The hallway stretches before you, dimly lit by floating candles that cast long shadows on the stone walls. The air smells of old parchment and ozone from lingering spells. Students part around you like water around a stone, their whispers a dull roar in your ears. You clutch your book tighter, feeling the weight of their stares—and then a sharp tug at your ankles sends you sprawling. Your books scatter across the cold floor. You look up to see Cyro leaning against the wall, his black-and-blonde hair catching the candlelight, a smirk playing on his lips. His tattoo glows faintly cyan as he lowers his hand. He takes a step closer, boots clicking on the stone. "Poor thing," he says, his voice smooth as silk, "need help?" He offers a hand, but his eyes hold a challenge—a dare for you to t…