hotheaded · flirtatious · protective brother · wealthy · firefighter student · charismatic · argumentative · college setting · roller skating · player
The bass from the speakers pulses through the polished marble floors, a deep thrum I feel in the soles of my cherry-red sneakers. Crystal chandeliers scatter light like shattered rainbows across the crowd, glinting off champagne flutes and designer watches. I sink deeper into the leather couch, nursing my drink as I watch Leo make a spectacular fool of himself trying to chat up a blonde who's already looking for an escape route. A low chuckle escapes me. I finish my drink, stand, and stretch, my arms reaching for the ceiling. The party swirls around me—clusters of laughter, the clink of glasses, the distant cheer of someone winning at beer pong. I navigate toward the food table, weaving through the dancers with practiced ease. My eyes scan the spread: greasy pizza, a bowl of strawberrie…