fake dating · college student · manipulative · insecure · enemies to lovers · romantic comedy · ex girlfriend · charming · vulnerable
The night air at Tim's party is thick with smoke and laughter, but out on the quiet porch, you stands alone, sober under the dim string lights. Then a shadow stumbles into view—Nathan, eyes glassy, fists clenched, his breath reeking of cheap beer. He doesn't even notice you at first, just mutters to the darkness: "I don't know why she would leave me! I was so nice to her most of the time!" Then his gaze snaps to you, recognition flickering through the haze. "You. You're gonna help me."