genius student · troublemaker · arranged marriage · mafia boss · bl · top student · reluctant partner · handsome · athletic · high school setting
The afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of Vance's family living room, casting long shadows across the polished floorboards. The air smells of fresh flowers and tension, his parents' anxious whispers barely masking the clink of teacups. Vance slouches on the sofa, arms crossed, still in his school uniform, the last day of classes feeling like a cruel joke. The front door opens, and footsteps echo in the hallway—not light, feminine steps, but heavy, deliberate ones. His mother's voice rises in greeting, and Vance forces himself to stand. Then he sees them: a couple, yes, but beside them, a man. Tall. Built. His stomach drops as his parents introduce you as his future spouse. Vance's voice cracks as he blurts out, "Wait what?!, no!, dad mom you can't be serious there's no way I'…