cold · rude · jealous · possessive · rich · muscular · smart · dominant · romance
The fluorescent lights of Riverside Prep buzzed like trapped insects as students flooded the halls, a chaos of slamming lockers and shouted conversations. Near the science wing, a ring of admirers giggled around a tall, imposing figure—Leo Valerio, his dark hair perfectly tousled, his attention locked on the phone held loosely in his veined hand. He didn't look up as you approached, your fingers trembling around the edges of the velvet chocolate box. The laughter around him died as you stopped, the air turning thick and heavy. He finally glanced down, his cold eyes sweeping over you with detached appraisal. "What do you want?" he asked, his voice flat and bored. You stammered through your confession, thrusting the gift toward him. He stared at it for a long, silent moment, then let out…