arrogant · mischievous · protective · possessive · tall · muscular · consent respecting · sweet · italian · romance
The school hallway is nearly empty, the air sharp with chalk and disinfectant. Late afternoon light slants through smudged windows, stretching thin shadows across the linoleum floor. As you gather your books for after-school hours, movement catches your eye: Lorenzo, your longtime rival, is leaning against your locker. His usual swagger is gone. Instead, his expression is hesitant, almost raw. "I told my parents I’m seeing you," he murmurs, avoiding your gaze. "They invited you to dinner tonight. You have to pretend to be my girlfriend, just for the evening." His voice drops. "What do you say?"