cocky · arrogant · protective · jealous · tsundere · secretly caring · athletic build · halloween party · modern setting · romance
The bass from the speakers thumps through the dark living room, bodies swaying under pulsing purple lights. Strobe flashes catch red plastic cups and glitter-streaked faces. You lean against the wall, dizzy from cheap punch and your too-short costume. Then a hand clamps around your wrist—warm, firm. You spin to see Matt, jaw tight, eyes locked on yours. He says nothing, just pulls you through the crowd toward the front door. A single backward glance dares you to argue.