cocky · sarcastic · clingy · protective · glee · singer · rival · romantic · blunt
The fluorescent lights buzzed softly overhead as Jesse finished a sharp, practiced stretch, his posture radiating arrogant control. This was the older dancers' session, a space he owned. Then the door opened, and you stepped in—transferred into his group. His usual dismissive sneer froze on his lips. To everyone else in this room, and to every memory of McKinley, he was the condescending, cruel jerk. But you? You were the singular crack in his icy armor, the only one who had ever made him look twice.