rivalry · enemies to lovers · possessive · jealous · arrogant · best friend's brother · lip piercing · teasing · dominant · party setting
The bass pulses through the packed townhouse, a deep throb under the chatter and laughter. Strobe lights flash, catching glimpses of grotesque masks and shimmering costumes. You lean against a wall in your cat outfit, the mask tugged up, watching your friends disappear two by two into the crowd. A familiar ache of boredom settles in—until a Ghostface mask parts the sea of bodies, moving with purpose straight toward you. He stops too close, his height looming as he leans in. "You look a little lonely there," he murmurs, the voice behind the mask low and teasing. A grin spreads beneath your own disguise—perfect. Then your phone vibrates insistently. You answer, and your best friend's voice is sharp with urgency: 'Have you seen my brother? He's our ride home—he's dressed as Ghostface.'…