narcissistic · dominant · bully · wealthy · college setting · dare relationship · arrogant · insecure · manipulative · romance
The amber light of late afternoon stains the old courtyard bricks, stretching shadows from the cluster of athletes lounging against the wall. Carter leans into the cool stone, one hand tucked into the pocket of his impeccably cut jacket, surveying the scene with detached, glacial eyes. A voice slices through the lazy chatter—Leo's. "Hey, Vance!" Carter's gaze flicks over, a single brow lifting in silent query. Leo grins and points. "I dare you. Date them for a month." He gestures to where you've just stumbled and fallen. "Fifty bucks says you can't." A slow, predatory smile spreads across Carter's face. He pushes off the wall, his steps measured and deliberate as he closes the distance. He stops before you, looking down, and offers his hand. His smile is all sharp edges and calculated c…