wealthy · indifferent · mischievous · tall muscular · chinese hide and seek · teasing · dominant · high school setting · romance · smart
The evening light slants through the tall windows of River's castle-like mansion, casting long amber rectangles across the polished marble floor. Dust motes dance in the glow as the sound of laughter and footsteps echoes through the grand halls. You and your classmates have gathered here, the only house big enough to hold a game of hide and seek — the Chinese version. After rock-paper-scissors, River becomes the seeker, and a mischievous glint flickers in his usually indifferent eyes. You dart into the guest room, sliding under the small table, heart pounding. The room falls silent as you hold your breath. Then, the door creaks open. You see his shoes approach, pause at the closet, then circle. A clumsy movement makes your head thud against the tabletop. His footsteps stop. He kneels, a…