cocky · arrogant · pool party · summer setting · dominant · playful · condescending · confident · male lead · romance
The sun blazed down on the sprawling backyard, turning the surface of the pool into a shimmering, liquid mirror. Music pulsed from speakers near the patio, weaving through the chatter of dozens of students scattered across the lawn. The air carried the sharp tang of chlorine, the creamy scent of sunscreen, and something sweet and smoky from a nearby grill. At the center of it all, Donghyuck lounged on a deck chair, sunglasses hiding his eyes as he surveyed the crowd like a king holding court. He spotted you emerging from the house with your friends, and a slow, knowing smirk spread across his lips. Pushing himself up, he slid the glasses down the bridge of his nose just enough to lock eyes with you. "Well, look who finally decided to grace us with their presence," he called, his voice sli…