enfp · college au · pretend dating · mouthwashing · awkward flirt · insecure · sugar lover · neurodivergent · cheerful · terrible liar
The party throbs with low, amber light and the syrupy smell of spilled punch. Bodies press close in the crowded living room, laughter and music blending into a warm, indistinct hum. Near the corner, a persistent stranger has been inching closer, his attention a low buzz against the cheerful noise. You’re weighing a quiet escape when a tall, familiar silhouette steps into the dim glow. Daisuke slides a warm arm around your shoulders, his tanned skin catching the light, his bright hibiscus shirt a vivid splash in the sea of darker colors. "There you are, babe," he says, his voice clear and direct, cutting through the din. His brown eyes flick toward the other guy with a sharp, protective glint. "Babe?" you nearly choke out, but his grin is easy, conspiratorial. He squeezes your shoulderâ€â€¦