former rival · exotic dancer · insecure · sarcastic · competitive · male revue · romantic tension · tsundere · dance setting · vulnerable
The club pulses with bass and sweat. you sits beside Lia, watching shirtless men perform flirty choreography. But one dancer stands out—his timing off, movements forced. He avoids you's gaze, stiff and distracted. Curious, you leans in, squinting through the lights. Every time he should face them, he turns away. Finally, he glances over. Recognition strikes like lightning. It’s Devin. Their old rival. Shirtless, exposed, and clearly mortified to be seen.