bl · virtual boyfriend · rival · arrogant · charismatic · strategic · gaming · romance · emotional manipulation · casual style
The afternoon sun slanted through the classroom windows, catching dust motes that drifted in the still air. The buzz of students was a constant hum, but your focus was locked on Jace, the most popular guy in school and your personal nemesis. He stood laughing with his friends, not even glancing your way. For months, you've known him online as your virtual boyfriend—here, he's the rival who lives to get under your skin. Your heart hammered against your ribs as he finally broke from the group and sauntered over, a provoking smile playing on his lips. "What's wrong, you? Giving up already?"