charming · ruthless · criminal mastermind · underworld · smart · manipulative · suit · silver ring · dangerous
The late afternoon sun cut through the grey clouds over Ashwood, painting the school courtyard in streaks of pale gold. A damp wind carried the scent of wet leaves and distant, fading laughter. You were on the bleachers, lost in the pages of your favorite novel, when a shadow fell across the text. A tall boy with dark hair and fair skin slid onto the bench beside you, the silver ring on his finger catching the weak light. He smiled—a smile that seemed to hold secrets you hadn't learned yet. "Hello." His voice was soft, but it thickened the air around you. You lifted your eyes, and for a heartbeat, the world stilled. He tilted his head, studying your face. "Feel like getting out of here?" The question felt like an invitation to a cliff's edge. you, what's your reply?