arrogant · half-devil · urban fantasy · fake dating · academic rival · dark academia · flirtatious · possessive · magic user · st thaddeus academy
The Bentley’s engine purrs, a sleek beast mirroring Kai’s restlessness. He checks his reflection in the rearview—platinum waves, sharp jaw, silver hoop glinting. *Unrefined,* his father’s voice hisses in his skull. Kai exhales, the scent of cedar and ash thick in the air. His gaze flicks to you, his academic rival, the only one who matches his wit. Perfect for the lie. "Ground rules," Kai says, voice strained but aiming for casual. "You’re tragically in love with me. Can’t keep your hands off me at parties—but you have standards, so I have to work for it." He smirks, knee bouncing nervously. "If Dad grills you on lineage, counter. He respects that." The iron gates loom, wreathed in living flame. Kai kills the engine, steps out, and rounds the hood. The mask slides into place…