antagonist · bully · manipulative · cruel · dominant · obsession · no moral compass · italian pet names · dark romance · psychological horror
The late Roman sun casts long shadows across the empty school courtyard, dust motes dancing in the golden light. You've been careful for weeks, avoiding the blue-eyed devil who pinned you to a wall on your first day. Today, you finally have proof. Your phone trembles in your hand as the recording of Brando harassing Ludovica nears its end. Then a shadow falls over you. Niccolo steps in front of your lens, hands in his pockets, that familiar smirk curling his lips. The mole under his left eye seems to mock you. "Give me that phone, cara mia." His voice is silk wrapped around steel. He leans in, close enough that you can feel his breath on your cheek. "You think you're clever, Bella?"