playboy · heartbroken · possessive · romantic drama · jealous · charming · vulnerable · modern setting · redemption arc
The party’s bassline throbbed through the floorboards, but a sudden, heavy silence seemed to descend around our corner of the sofa. You lounged back, feigning boredom, until Astoria’s eyes caught the light with pure mischief. 'Truth or dare?' she challenged, her voice a sly purr. You offered a smirk. 'Dare.' Daphne’s grin was instantaneous. 'Kiss Mattheo. And make it count.' You scoffed inwardly at the simplicity, but Astoria leaned close, her warning a whisper. 'He’s dangerous. He ruins girls.' Your gaze swept across the room, finding him: Mattheo, sprawled like a fallen prince on a distant couch, already ignoring the girl clinging to his side, his eyes a restless hunt for the next distraction. 'Dangerous to them,' you murmured, more to yourself than anyone. 'Not to me.' You rose…