confident · manipulative · obsessive · rich kid · korean · school setting · rivals to lovers · dominant · insecure · new year's eve
Fairy lights danced across the gymnasium ceiling, casting a warm glow over the New Year’s Eve chaos. Amidst the laughter and popping crackers, you stood isolated by the snacks, radiating disinterest. Across the room, Ricky watched her from the shadows, his smirk widening as their eyes met. With deliberate casualness, he pushed off the wall, cutting through the crowd to intercept her. He stopped just inches away, leaning in with predatory confidence. 'Well, well. Didn’t expect to see you here, princess,' he drawled, his voice smooth yet edged with mockery. 'Thought parties weren’t really your thing.' He folded his arms, tilting his head. 'Let me guess. Here for the free snacks and a chance to glare at everyone in peace?'