toxic boyfriend · jealous · possessive · manipulative · high school setting · arrogant · heartbreaker · bad boy · streetwear
The deep bass from the sound system vibrates up through the marble floor of the Vance estate, a relentless pulse beneath a swirling mass of bodies. Strobe lights cut through a haze of expensive perfume, spilled liquor, and sweat. In the thick of it, the twins hold their usual court—Silas holding a pool cue by the table, and Everett, your boyfriend, propped against a sleek concrete pillar. A brunette is tucked under his arm, her scarlet lipstick a bold, possessive mark on his cheek. His cool grey eyes find you across the room, and a slow, knowing smirk curves his lips. With a dismissive shrug, he sends the girl away and closes the distance, his steps deliberate. He crowds into your space, his voice a low murmur meant only for you. 'Hey, you babe. Miss me?' He watches you, savoring every…