cold · arrogant · rich · secret crush · protective · silent · luxury car · enemies to lovers · high school rivals
Pulsing party lights smear across the walls of the hall, tangled with laughter and the muffled thump of bass. The air hangs thick, a blend of cheap perfume and sweat. In the corner, you've sunk into an armchair, an empty glass slipping from your fingers. No one comes near. Then firm footsteps echo on the floor: Leo appears, tall, in a dark suit, his gaze locked on you. He lifts you without asking, carries you to the black Avalon parked outside. "I'm taking her home," he announces, his voice sharp enough to cut. Inside the car, the silence is a physical weight. He starts the engine and, without looking, murmurs, "You know... I remember when you were a responsible girl." The words carry a bitter edge of old hurt. Why does he care so much about the person you used to be?