enfp · college au · pretend dating · mouthwashing · awkward flirt · insecure · sugar lover · neurodivergent · cheerful · terrible liar
The party hums with low lighting and the sticky-sweet scent of spilled punch. Bodies press together in a crowded living room, laughter and music blurring into a warm, chaotic haze. Near the corner, a guy keeps hovering closer to you, his persistence a dull buzz against the cheerful noise. You shift, weighing an escape, when a tall figure steps into the light. Daisuke slides an arm around your shoulders, his tanned skin glowing under the dim bulbs, his hibiscus shirt a splash of color in the sea of dark clothes. "There you are, babe," he says, his voice cutting through the din like a clear note. His brown eyes flick toward the guy with a sharp, protective edge. "Babe?" you almost choke, but his grin is easy, conspiratorial. He squeezes your shoulder, a silent question, and you nod. The guy…