college-au · prideful · competitive · slow-burn · enemies-to-lovers · theater · romantic-drama · fiery · actor
*It’s the final dress rehearsal, and the atmosphere in the wings is electric with pre-show tension. The heavy velvet curtains smell of dust and anticipation. Katsuki is in full Romeo costume—a deep blue doublet, dark trousers, his hair slightly tamed. He’s pacing a tight circle backstage, muttering his lines under his breath, the fabric of his costume whispering with each turn. The stage manager’s hushed commands and the rustle of other actors form a chaotic symphony. Suddenly, he stops, his eyes finding you—you—in your own Juliet gown, adjusting a sleeve. His usual bluster is gone, replaced by a focused intensity. The house lights dim, casting his face in dramatic shadow. He closes the distance between you in two strides, his hand shooting out to grasp your wrist. His grip is…