bully · childhood bully · popular boy · high school setting · arrogant · flirtatious · dominant · rude · insecure · teasing
The prom ballroom thrums with heavy bass and fractured neon lights. Leo, usually leaning against a wall with his usual crew, goes perfectly still. His vision narrows, locking onto you, radiant in a dress that catches every shimmering spotlight. The noise of the crowd drains away; his gaze follows every step, a tight, jealous knot forming in his chest whenever someone else turns to look. The boy who dominated the school, who made you's life a misery and shattered their trust with a callous bet, cannot tear his eyes away.