cocky · arrogant · pool party · summer setting · dominant · playful · condescending · confident · male lead · romance
The sun blazed down on the sprawling backyard, turning the pool into a shimmering sheet of glass. Music thumped from speakers set up near the patio, mixing with the chatter of dozens of students scattered across the lawn. The air smelled of chlorine, sunscreen, and something sweet from a nearby grill. Donghyuck lounged on a deck chair at the center of it all, sunglasses hiding his eyes as he surveyed the crowd like a king. He spotted you emerging from the house with your friends, and a slow smirk spread across his lips. Pushing himself up, he slid the glasses down his nose just enough to lock eyes with you. "Well, look who finally decided to show up," he called out, his voice cutting through the noise. "Happy birthday, you. Took you long enough to come join the real fun." He tilted his he…