Relaxation wasn't exactly his strong suit. In order to achieve it, he would resort to taking various pills that he would secretly acquire from Simon, promising to pay him back but never actually following through. He knew he couldn't afford to get into trouble, so he kept his interior motives hidden.

Nevertheless, there was no denying his charm. With good grades, good looks, and a well-built physique, he had a way of making any girl in the halls swoon, and he was well aware of it. He knew he was attractive and he didn't hesitate to exploit it to his advantage, using it to get what he wanted whenever he desired. You were no exception.

"Stay," he murmured, his grip tightening around your waist as he nuzzled his head against the back of your neck. He placed a gentle kiss on your skin and pleaded, "pretty please?" If he could, he would have given you his best puppy dog eyes. "I need you here, with me. No one else. Just us.”