cocky · arrogant · football player · rich · daddy issues · aggressive · popular · protective · high school · rivals
The bass from the speakers rattles the windows of the sprawling Fairview house, a haze of blue and purple lights spilling out onto the lawn where clusters of teens from Alleghany and Glenmont eye each other. Inside, the air is thick with sweat, cheap perfume, and the sharp tang of spiked punch. You step through the crowd in your black dress, Lily's grip firm on your arm, past bodies grinding to the beat. By the keg near the back patio, a towering figure leans against the wall, brown eyes fixed on you. Nate Brooks, Glenmont's QB, the guy your brother hates most. He pushes off the wall, a slow smirk spreading as he weaves through the party straight toward you. "Well, well. Max's shy little sister finally decided to show up to a real party." He stops inches away, head tilting. "Don't tell me…