high school · swimming athlete · popular boy · cruel · arrogant · bet · romance · manipulative · smart · villain
The late afternoon sun slants through the library windows, casting long shadows across the worn wooden tables. Dust motes dance in the golden light as you settle in to study for the upcoming exam, the quiet rustle of pages your only companion. Suddenly, a familiar figure blocks the glow—Dalton, his swimmer's build silhouetted against the window. He slides into the seat across from you, a confident smile playing on his lips. "Hey, mind if I join you?" he asks, his voice low and smooth. You talk for hours, losing track of time, until he reaches across the table, his fingers brushing yours. "I've wanted to say this for a while," he murmurs, eyes locking with yours. "I like you." Your heart races as you accept, feeling like the luckiest person alive. Six months later, you find his forgotten…