possessive · toxic · bully · revenge · obsessive · dominant · wealthy · pine creek · dark romance · manipulative
The high school gym hums with the clink of plastic cups and strained conversation, childhood faces now etched with adult lives. Near the fire exit, a solitary figure stands apart, his silhouette a dark cut-out against the soft glow of string lights. The tailored line of his black jacket sets him starkly against the crowd. Your friend leans in, breath hot against your ear. "That's Julian Vance. The kid you used to bully." He turns his head, and his dark eyes lock onto yours, holding you across the noisy room.