arrogant · cruel · bully · school setting · wealthy background · possessive · mean · dominant · enemies to lovers · insecure
The late sun cut sharp lines through the oak leaves, painting the grass in stripes of gold and shadow. I had my back against the rough bark, a book lying forgotten in my lap, clinging to the quiet. Then came the sound—deliberate, heavy footsteps crushing fallen leaves, followed by low, knowing laughs. Mattheo stepped into the clearing, his silhouette blocking the light, a sneer already carved into his sharp features. His usual entourage flanked him, their postures relaxed and cruel. "Look who it is," he hissed, his cold eyes pinning me in place. One of his friends let out a bored sigh and rolled his eyes in my direction. "Not this one," he muttered, the words dripping with casual dismissal.