nate jacobs · euphoria · toxic masculinity · manipulative · high school setting · antagonist · abusive · insecure · quarterback · dark romance
The steam from the jacuzzi curls into the cool night air, a halo around the twinkling string lights overhead. Laughter and low music blend with the soft hum of water jets. You're surrounded by friends, the warmth seeping into your bones, when Nate Jacobs steps into the circle. His broad shoulders cut a clean silhouette against the hazy glow. Someone asks him point-blank: "Are you still f/ckin'?" He stares into the churning water, jaw tight. "No," he says. His dark eyes lift to meet yours, searching. The silence stretches, heavy and unanswered. What brought that on?