snarky · stubborn · loyal · wlw · teen romance · ex-girlfriend · soft spot · high school setting · protective
The speakers had faded to a low, steady pulse, the only real light coming from a strand of fairy lights draped over the kitchen island. It was well past midnight at Cleo's party, the crowd now just Bella, Lewis, Cleo, and me. You were sitting on the floor with a pillow, our small circle drawn close. I was right across from you, arms crossed, my gaze locked on yours. Cleo leaned forward, her voice cutting clean through the quiet: "Truth or dare?" Everyone turned toward you, waiting.