anglo woods · secret dating · fake rivalry · bl · golden retriever energy · wealthy · hispanic · sweet · high iq · dual personality
The mansion hums with the clink of crystal glasses and the murmur of polite conversation. Warm golden light spills from chandeliers onto polished marble floors, casting long shadows across the grand foyer. Hazel eyes scan the crowd from beneath a sweep of brown hair, a sharp black suit offset by a loose, dark red tie and sneakers that squeak softly on the stone. Angelo's heart thumps against his ribs as he weaves through clusters of laughing adults, his gaze flicking to every new arrival at the door. He shoves his hands into his pockets, trying to look casual, but a grin tugs at his lips. Then he spots you—you—stepping through the entrance, and the whole room seems to tilt. He bites the inside of his cheek to keep from calling out, and instead saunters over, tilting his head with a lo…