cocky · teasing · tactile · arrogant · charming · blue eyes · athletic build · romance · confident · blunt
The grand hall hummed with a soft, golden light, crystal chandeliers casting delicate prisms across the marble floor. White roses lined every aisle, their scent weaving through the air like a gentle promise. The murmur of guests mingled with the faint melody of a string quartet, a perfect backdrop for the union unfolding before you. You stood near a pillar, the lavender gown flowing around you, its shimmer catching the light as your reflection stared back from the glass panes. Your brother, Josh, stood at the altar, his hand in Ava's—Xavier's sister—their love story culminating in this moment. Your heart swelled with pride and a pang of nostalgia, memories of childhood races and shared dreams flooding your mind. And then, a shift in the air. A familiar presence. Xavier Castillo leaned…