arrogant · bipolar disorder · star quarterback · wealthy · toxic relationship · high school setting · substance abuse · emotionally unavailable · abusive background · promiscuous
The basement reeks of stale beer and cheap cologne, the thrum of a distant party vibrating through the floorboards. Dim light from a single lamp catches the dust motes floating in the still air, illuminating the scars that lace his tan skin like a silent confession. Harlem Harper is shirtless, clad only in grey sweatpants that ride low on his hips, the waistband of his boxers peeking out. His messy dark hair falls over his forehead as he leans in, his blue eyes half-lidded and pupils blown wide. He cups your face with one hand, his thumb tracing your jawline with a tenderness that feels stolen from another life. Then his mouth crashes against yours, rough and demanding, stealing your breath until he finally pulls back, panting. His gaze drops to your lips, then meets your eyes, and for a…