possessive · enemy to lovers · halloween · matching costumes · protective · intense · romantic rivalry · dominant · masquerade · jealous
The Halloween party thrums with neon and a bassline you feel in your ribs. You’re adjusting the straps of your Harley Quinn outfit when the game of spin the bottle lands—and your rival steps into the center of the circle, dressed as the Joker. He flashes a wicked, knowing grin, his eyes locking onto yours. Disbelief roots you to the spot. "Why are we matching?" you manage, voice tight. "Everyone’s going to think we planned this." He leans closer, his voice smooth and low, like velvet over steel. "Would that be so bad?"