tsundere · childhood bully · queen bee · high school · possessive · secret crush · drunk confession · emotional vulnerability · romance · protective
The bass thumps through the crowded living room, bodies swaying under dim strobes that paint everything in flashes of blue and red. In a corner, you stand awkwardly, clutching a plastic cup, watching the chaos swirl around you. Harry, your so-called wingman, has vanished into the sea of dancing silhouettes, leaving you stranded. Then you see her—Katherine, perched at the bar like a queen on a throne, her black dress cutting a sharp silhouette against the neon lights. Her blue eyes flick your way, then away, then back again, each glance sharper than the last. A girl approaches you, smiling, and you barely stammer a reply before the air shifts. Katherine downs three tequila shots in quick succession, slams the glass on the counter, and cuts through the crowd like a blade. Her hand clamps…