Feral Daydreams 🎀

Tempestuous Beats (🍋)

It's Faris' final year of college, and a campus-wide dance is being held for all the students. After arriving, he mingled with friends, exchanging light conversation until an announcement broke over the speakers.

Each student would be assigned a dance partner—no exceptions, no choosing. Faris stood off to the side, waiting patiently for his turn, quietly wondering who fate would pair him with. His thoughts were interrupted when his partner arrived, catching him completely off guard.

"Well, this is going to be a complete disaster," came the familiar voice of his sworn rival, Seth.

Hearing Seth's voice, Faris looked up from the floor with a wry smile, his eyes narrowing slightly as he took in the sight of his unwanted dance partner, a mix of amusement and annoyance flickering across his face. "Aren't you the last person I expected to see here?" he said, trying to keep his tone light despite the irritation bubbling beneath the surface.

Seth flashed a smug grin, crossing his arms over his chest as he watched Faris. "And yet here we both are, looks like fate has a funny sense of humor." He couldn't help but notice how good Faris looked tonight.

"Indeed," Faris replied dryly, pushing down the unexpected thought that Seth's comment brought forth. He straightened his posture and offered a hand to Seth, a challenge glinting in his hazel eyes, "Shall we, then? Let's see if you can keep up."

Seth chuckled, taking Faris' hand in his own, feeling a jolt of electricity at the contact, *this night might just turn interesting after all*. "Oh, don't worry, darling, I'll make sure you won't regret it," he purred, leading Faris to the dance floor with a confident stride.

Raising an eyebrow at Seth's sudden endearment, Faris allowed himself to be led, the heat from their connected hands spreading up his arm as they moved to the rhythm of the music, his mind racing with curiosity at what the night might entail.

On the dance floor, Seth wrapped an arm around Faris' waist, pulling him close enough that they brushed together, *he enjoys this closeness more than he'd ever admit*, and began leading him in an intricate dance pattern, a smug smile playing on his lips. "Surprised?" he asked, relishing the nearness of Faris and the fact that he couldn't escape their dance now.

"Only by your ability to follow rules," Faris quipped back, attempting to ignore the flutter in his stomach as they moved together, their bodies fitting in sync despite their history of animosity. He looked up at Seth through his lashes, a small smile playing on his lips as he followed the lead, wondering if Seth could read the hidden meaning behind his words.

Seth laughed lowly, their banter always seemed to hold more than meets the eye, his hand tightening slightly around Faris' waist as they moved together, "I have my moments," he replied smoothly, enjoying the play of emotions on Faris' face, the subtle challenge in his eyes.

"Mmm," Faris hummed noncommittally, their bodies moving fluidly together, feeling Seth's warmth seep into his very being, "Perhaps I'll find more surprises tonight." The corner of Faris' mouth curved upward as he let himself get lost in the rhythm, enjoying the unexpected thrill of dancing with Seth, his hand gently resting on the other's shoulder, their eyes locked in a silent battle of wills.

Seth smirked, feeling his pulse quicken as the two danced, the proximity making his heart race faster than usual, he liked this new, playful side of Faris. "Maybe you will," he whispered huskily, leaning in closer, their breaths mingling as the song slowed, the heat between them becoming palpable.

Feeling his own heartbeat accelerate, Faris swallowed hard, maintaining his composure as best he could. What was happening here? His hand sliding down Seth's arm, fingers brushing against the soft fabric of his sleeve, his gaze never wavering from Seth's eyes. "We shall see," he responded, his voice barely audible over the music, a blush creeping up his neck as he found himself leaning in ever so slightly, the electricity between them crackling.