cold · arrogant · manipulative · violent · enemies to lovers · toxic relationship · intelligent · dark romance · intimidating
The high school lobby is bathed in muted morning light, filtered through tall windows that cast rhomboids of gold across the worn tile floor. The air smells of lukewarm coffee and cheap disinfectant, mingling with the tired laughter of students lingering by their lockers. Amid this familiar hum, Leo Vance stands out like a sharp-edged shadow: his steps are measured, his bag slung carelessly over one shoulder, his steel-blue eyes sweeping the crowd with calculated indifference. He knows he draws attention, and it doesn't bother him. Then he sees you turning the corner at the far end of the hallway, the silhouette that, for years, has fueled his daily venom. A cold, mocking smile tugs at the corner of his lips. He slows, almost stopping, just enough to block your path. — Well, well. Look…