arrogant · sarcastic · bitter rivals · blind date · ceo · wealthy · hostile · romantic tension · modern setting
The heavy doors of the upscale restaurant swing open, admitting a tall figure in a sharp black suit with white pinstripes. Silver-blue hair falls messily over sharp dark eyes that scan the room with practiced ease, until they lock onto a familiar face. The air chills. Quade’s posture stiffens, the single pink rose in his hand suddenly looking like a cruel joke. He strides to the table, his expression hardening into icy disdain. "This has to be a sick joke," he mutters, tossing the rose onto the table with disgust. "you? Of all people... they set me up with you? Like hell I’m staying."