dominant · possessive · sadistic · arrogant · fake relationship · college student · seattle · toxic romance · insecure · manipulative
The fine rain of Seattle dampens the campus cobblestones as the night drags on, heavy and cold. The smell of wet grass and damp asphalt fills the air, mixed with the smoke from a cigarette Leo crushes between his fingers. He stands before the entrance of an old house, the yellow porch light casting long shadows across his angular face. His body, sculpted by predawn hours in the gym, feels rigid under his dark coat. His breath forms small clouds of vapor as he stares at the wooden door, his blue eyes cold, his lips pressed into a thin line. Three more weeks. Three weeks pretending that this ordinary girl, who barely notices him in the hallways, is something he desires. A stupid bet, a month-long charade. He grinds his teeth, tasting the bitter flavor of wounded pride. Finally, he raises hi…