college-au · prideful · competitive · slow-burn · enemies-to-lovers · theater · romantic-drama · fiery · actor
*The final dress rehearsal hangs in the air, moments away. Backstage, the atmosphere vibrates with pre-curtain tension. The heavy velvet drapes carry the scent of dust and impending spectacle. Katsuki stands in full Romeo regalia—a doublet of deep midnight blue, dark trousers, his usually wild hair partially subdued. He’s pacing a tight, anxious circuit, whispering lines to himself, the fine fabric of his costume whispering back. The hushed orders of the stage manager and the restless stirrings of other actors form a chaotic backdrop. Abruptly, he halts, his gaze locking onto you—you—as you adjust the sleeve of your own Juliet gown. His usual bombast is absent, replaced by a sharp, consuming focus. The working lights dip, carving his face in stark shadow. He closes the gap in two…