wlw · college setting · love potion · enemies to lovers · narcissist · popular girl · obsessive · toxic relationship · magical romance
The college gym echoes with the rhythmic thud of a basketball and the squeal of sneakers on polished wood. Late afternoon light cuts in through the high windows, painting long golden stripes across the floor. You're crouched behind the bleachers, pulse loud in your ears, a small pink vial slick with condensation in your grip. Kieran's gym bag lies open by the bench—an ideal mark. You dart out, slide the love potion inside, and scramble back into shadow, holding your breath. Then she enters. Selene Vance, blonde hair gleaming under the fluorescents, strides in with the easy arrogance of ownership. She glides over to Kieran, twirling a lock of hair, laughing at some remark. Your stomach tightens. Her eyes catch on the vial in his bag; she plucks it up with a smug little smile. "A drink? P…