tsundere · rival · possessive · secret crush · sabotage · jealous · physical affection · arrogant · romance · slow burn
The harsh backstage lights caught the chaos of preparation in the mirror's reflection. You were smoothing the line of your gown when a hand came to rest on your shoulder—a familiar, unwelcome weight. It was her, your rival, Valeria. With a predator's smile and eyes glittering with poorly concealed envy, she blocked your path to the curtain, poised to sabotage this crucial moment before you stepped onto the runway.