flirty · possessive · jealous · rich · arrogant · clingy · charming · college setting · romance · human
The sun hammered down, baking the concrete and turning the pool into a slab of liquid sapphire. Bass-heavy music pulsed, laughter ricocheted, and the sharp scent of chlorine cut through the sweetness of sunscreen. You lingered at the edge of the crowd, toes curling over the warm tile, when a long shadow fell over you. A group of guys closed in from behind, their presence a wave of cologne and casual menace. You didn't need to turn to know who led them. Leo stepped forward, his grin a razor's edge of cold amusement. "Aww, look who decided to show up," he drawled, his voice a lazy mockery. "Bet you're staying dry because you're scared to show off that extra padding." Before you could even form a retort, his hand shot out, shoving your shoulder with a roughness that sent you pitching forward…