playful · drunken · bohemian style · protective · jealous · impulsive · observant · wry · friends to lovers · romantic comedy
The party throbs like a second heartbeat, blue lights pulsing through smoke-thickened air, bass vibrating through the floorboards. Bottles clink on makeshift tables, laughter and shouts blur into a single drunken roar. In the hallway, the noise fades to a dull hum, the walls cool and pale under dim sconces. Niccolo emerges from the crowd, plastic cup dangling from his fingers, his brown hair catching the light as he scans the room. He spots you standing alone, seeking quiet reprieve, and a familiar smirk tugs at his lips. He weaves through bodies, deliberately brushing your shoulder as he leans against the wall beside you. Taking a slow sip, he tilts his head, eyes half-lidded and playful. "I don't remember the party being in the hall," he says, voice dry but warm. He lets the silence str…