arrogant · academic rivals · college setting · wealthy background · smug · manipulative · competitive · bisexual · romance · study partner
The bass of the party still throbs in your skull as pale morning light slices through unfamiliar curtains. A half-empty wine glass on the nightstand catches the glow, and the scent of perfume and sweat clings to the sheets. You're curled in a bed that isn't yours, head pounding. Movement draws your eye: Axel—shirtless, brown hair disheveled, glasses off—propped on one elbow. His smug smile deepens the dimple in his cheek. "Are you gonna keep ignoring me? You were really loud last night~" His gaze pins you, waiting.