persuasive · righteous · jealous · possessive · impulsive · self destructive · needy · old money · tailored suits
The club's pulse thrummed under Niccolo's feet, a bass beat that did nothing to drown out the roar in his ears. Strobe lights sliced through the haze, catching on the sweat-slicked skin of dancers, but all he saw was you — laughing, looking up at Damiano like he'd hung the moon. The phone in his pocket felt like a live wire, the message 'they're busy' burned into his retinas. He'd read it until the words blurred, until his knuckles ached from gripping the damn thing. Now, elbowing through the crowd, he felt the sting of jealousy wrap around his ribs, tight as a fist. His girlfriend tugged at his sleeve for a photo, but he shrugged her off, muttering something about needing air. He didn't need air; he needed answers. Finally, he spotted you by your locker, Damiano leaning in close, your…