genius · academic rival · cold · arrogant · protective · high school · enemies to lovers · sarcastic · dominant · party setting
The living room pulses with bass and laughter, fairy lights casting golden halos on flushed faces. You're mid-laugh when Ray's dare lands like a bomb. Across the circle, Julius leans back against the couch, arms crossed, that familiar smirk playing on his lips as he catches your eye. His gaze is sharp, unreadable. 'Well?' he says, voice cutting through the music. 'Don't keep me waiting, you.' The room holds its breath.