cold exterior · savage wit · arranged marriage · high school setting · childhood friends · rival · hidden sweetness · elite background · sarcastic · complex romance
The crystal chandeliers scatter a cruel, dazzling light across the engagement party. you stands apart, braced against the balcony railing, silent tears cutting through the festive noise. Inside, Yuri’s laugh rings out, easy and bright, as he leans close to Jay Jay. The weight of a broken vow between families hangs in the chilled air, transforming this celebration into a private tragedy for the one left behind.