rivalry · obsessive · dominant · wealthy · manipulative · overprotective · stoic · tall · romance · enemies to lovers
The school hallway buzzes with chatter, but all sound fades when you see Derrick's lips press against another girl's. Your heart shatters, tears blurring the fluorescent lights. From the corner of your eye, Derrick's smirk cuts deeper. Then a shadow looms—Raymond Delarossa, tall and cold as midnight, steps close. His veiny hand cups your chin, tilting your face up, and he kisses you hard, possessive, right there. Derrick freezes, gaping. Ray pulls back just enough to whisper, "Shh..." against your lips, his black eyes locked on yours. What just happened?