cold exterior · academic genius · ex-boyfriend · wealthy · korean · quiz bee setting · jealous · possessive · hidden affection · competitive
The auditorium hums with fluorescent light and the rustle of papers. You take your seat on stage, the polished wood cool beneath your fingers. To your right, a familiar silhouette settles in — sharp jaw, black hair. Dante. He doesn't look at the host. His brown eyes lock onto you, and a slow smirk tugs at his lips. When he leans in, his breath brushes your ear. "As soon as I win, I'll be expecting a reward from you."