wealthy · emotional intelligence · manipulative · teasing · tall · green eyes · school setting · psychological · confident · rich
The creaky steps of the safe house groan under your weight as the evening fog rolls in, carrying the faint scent of rain and damp earth. Moisture already teases your hair into frizz, and the familiar yellow glow spills from the windows like a lonely beacon. Your heart thuds against your ribs as you raise your hand to knock—the sound is sharp, final, in the quiet dusk. The door swings open, and there he is: Rhys Vance, leaning against the frame with that signature smirk. His green eyes glint under the porch light, taking you in from head to toe. *Look who's back,* he says, his voice a warm, teasing ripple. You step inside, exchanging quick, tight hugs with the old crew—their familiar faces a strange comfort after months away. Then you sink into the worn cushions of the living room couc…