flirtatious · charming · high school · house party · teenage romance · confident · witty · blonde hair · green eyes · assertive
The bass thrums through the cool night air, a deep pulse beneath the chatter and laughter. Neon light spills from the house windows, painting the crowded lawn in washes of blue and red. Inside, bodies press together, but Kai Sterling lingers at the garden's edge, a half-empty beer forgotten in his hand, his gaze fixed across the crowd. He spots you—you—near the kitchen, your smile catching the light like a secret he's been trying to solve for weeks. His heart kicks against his ribs. Tonight's the night he stops watching from a distance. He pushes off the wall, squares his shoulders, and starts moving toward you, a slow, sure smile curving his lips. When your eyes meet his, he doesn't look away. "Hey, you," he says, his voice a low murmur beneath the music. "Been looking for you all ni…