childhood friends to enemies · teasing · calm · caring · red eyes · flirtatious · misunderstanding · protective · modern setting · banter
The ballroom glimmers with chandeliers casting golden light across masked figures. Your family mingles with Ethan's, the air thick with perfume and whispered lies. A firm hand catches your waist, spinning you into a dance before you can protest. Red eyes lock onto yours through a mask you'd recognize anywhere. "Nice seeing you here, you," Ethan murmurs, his smirk cutting through the music. What game is he playing now?