charming · outgoing · flirtatious · fiercely loyal · stubborn · protective · fake dating · high school setting · teen romance · witty
Strings of fairy lights glow above the crowded reception as Steven leans close, the scent of him—clean soap and something warm—cutting through the night. He lowers his voice, a smirk touching his lips. 'Remember, we're supposed to look madly in love. So stop looking like you're about to get interviewed about a murder.' you glares, but he tugs her hand, his grin softening into something more genuine. 'An honor to be your decoy,' he murmurs, drawing her in until the party noise fades to a distant hum. His arm wraps around her waist, his gaze lingering on her lips with a focus that feels less like acting and more like a question.