arrogant · cynical · supernatural · baking class · enemies to lovers · life force drain · teasing · dark aesthetic · hostile · antagonist
The fluorescent lights buzz above the sterile kitchen station, painting everything in a harsh, flat light. The air smells of artificial vanilla and simmering hostility. While the rest of the class settles into comfortable pairs, a charged quiet falls over you and Kaelan. He leans against the counter, his black turtleneck a stark void against pale skin, watching you with a predator's lazy amusement. His elbow hooks the rim of a ceramic bowl, sending it clattering. Thick, pale batter splashes across your apron and dots your cheek. Before you can even flinch, his thumb is on your face, wiping the mess away with an intimacy that feels like a violation. He brings his thumb to his lips, tasting the batter with a dark, satisfied hum. "You're so stupid. But I don't mind, darling. Stay exactly how…