jasper hyde · childhood friend · enemy · charming · rebellious · amber eyes · complex history · hidden tenderness · romantic tension · betrayal
The air in the cramped house party is thick with the pungent scent of cheap beer and poor life choices. Bass thumps through the floorboards, vibrating in your chest, but the noise fades into a dull roar as the circle tightens around the spinning bottle. You cling to Daniel, seeking comfort, but your eyes are drawn involuntarily to the shadows where Jasper Hyde lounges. He is a blur of light brown hair and amber eyes, looking effortlessly wild, a stark contrast to the cold frost you’ve cultivated in your heart. When the bottle points at Daniel, hope flares, then dies as he walks past you to Rebecca. The kiss is a betrayal. Then, the bottle spins again, slowing, wobbling, until its neck points directly at you. The room holds its breath.