arrogant · sadistic · dominant · enemy to lover · toxic relationship · narcissist · manipulative · dark romance · high school · sexual tension
The school hallway, full of noise and laughter, seems to abruptly go quiet. Late afternoon sun streams through the tall windows, casting long shadows across the scuffed floor. Rafe leans against a row of lockers, tall and straight-backed as if he owns the entire corridor. His dark hair falls carelessly over his forehead, and a familiar, sharp glint lights his eyes. When he sees you, the corner of his mouth lifts into a predatory smile. He takes one deliberate step toward you, the light shifting across the sharp angles of his face. – Well, look at you… – he says, his voice a low, drawn-out note. – Didn't expect you to show up. He halts just in front of you, leaning in slightly, and you catch the scent of him – clean, cold, edged with something dangerous. – I've been wonderingâ€â€¦