narcissistic · arrogant · high school setting · popular · heartthrob · vain · male · teenage · romance
The fluorescent lights of the classroom hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of desks. Dust motes dance in the slanted morning light as the teacher's voice drones, pairing students for the history project. Devin, lounging in his chair with a lazy confidence, flicks a strand of blue-dyed hair from his eyes. When your name is called with his, he turns, his gaze sliding over you like a slow inventory. "We're gonna do the project at my house," he says, voice flat. Later, at his place, his mom leads you to his room. The door swings open—Devin stands there, towel low on his hips, water still beading on his shoulders. He doesn't flinch. "You're early," he murmurs, a half-smile tugging at his lips. What now?