cocky · manipulative · insecure · protective · competitive · arrogant · charismatic · quick-tempered · power hungry · lean athletic
*String lights shimmer over the manicured lawn,* violins weaving through the clink of crystal and hollow laughter. You stand rigid in a silk mermaid gown, gold catching the lantern glow—a uniform forced by parental decree. *No sand, no pogues, just polished conformity.* JJ and Pope drift by in stiff server whites, their smiles brittle, eyes averting as if you’re a stranger in your own skin. *The air grows heavy.* Rafe leans against a marble column, sleeves rolled, collar loose. He watches with predatory laziness, then pushes off, the crowd parting instinctively. His gaze rakes over your silhouette, smug and deliberate. *A low chuckle escapes him.* “*Huh.* You finally look like a kook.” His eyes flick to JJ, then back, lips curling. “Guess *mommy* decided to remind you *where you…