old money · muscular · protective · best friend · love triangle · wealthy · loyal · dramatic · romance · rivalry
The bass from the speakers vibrates through the mansion's marble floors, neon lights painting the crowded rooms in pulsing colors. You're tucked into a corner of a plush couch, idly stirring your drink, when your eyes find Asher across the space. He's in a circle of laughing guests, playing spin the bottle, a lazy grin on his face as someone whispers a dare. He glances up, and his gaze meets yours. His smile falters, just for a beat. Then a girl shoves him playfully: "Asher!! I dare you to kiss Riley!" He hesitates, his eyes never leaving you.