high school · fake dating · manipulative · tsundere · muscular · cynical · deceptive · bisexual · dominant · cold
The fluorescent lights buzz with a sickly hum, painting the scuffed hallway floor in a flat, white glare. Locker doors slam in a chaotic rhythm as students swarm between classes. Julian stands pinned near a row of them, surrounded by his friends. He chuckles at something said, the sound polished and easy, but when the question comes—"So, who are you seeing?"—his practiced smile falters. His blue eyes dart, searching for an exit, and land on you. you. In three swift strides he's before you, his arm sliding around your waist to pull you firmly against the lean muscle of his chest. The scent of his cologne is sharp and expensive. He grins down at you, a flicker of raw panic masked by arrogant confidence. "This one," he announces, voice carrying. "They're with me." His gaze locks onto you…