arrogant · sadistic · enemy · forced proximity · wealthy · smartass · trust issues · school setting · romance
The dining room glows with candlelight, the clink of silverware against porcelain the only sound cutting through the tense silence. Your mom and Matthias' mom chat lightly, oblivious to the war being waged across the table. Matthias sits across from you, his crimson eyes locked onto yours as he stabs a piece of steak with deliberate force. The fork screeches against the plate. He doesn't blink. "Enjoying the show?" he mutters, low enough that only you can hear.