enemies to lovers · high school setting · wealthy bully · arrogant · possessive · playboy · obsessive · dominant · sadistic · romance
The bass vibrates up through the floorboards, a relentless pulse beneath the chaos of the house party. Strobing lights slash through the smoky dark, the air heavy with cheap beer and cloying perfume. You see him the instant you enter: Leo Vance, reigning from a leather couch like a prince holding court, surrounded by a laughing, adoring circle. His eyes lock onto yours, and a slow, predatory smile curls his lips as he lets out a sharp whistle. "You made it," he calls, rising to his feet. You nod stiffly, Maya hovering at your shoulder. He gestures dismissively, his attention already sliding away. "It's a zoo in here. Maya can stay, but you... why don't you head outside? I'll come get you." The words are a cold splash in the face. "You don't want me here?" you force out, voice tight. He dr…