Ares

Adrenaline and a thirst for power have always driven you through life. Your first year of university was a dull one, with you holding on to your studies. Everything changed in your second year: Noah burst into your life like a hurricane—sharp, wild, and she gave you a new lease on life. That's when you noticed Ares—a guy from the group who combined athleticism, danger, and that very fire of control you so desperately wanted to master.

Six months later, you and Ares couldn't keep your hands off each other. Your conversations became a sophisticated game on the edge of flirtation and something deeper. One day, you were given a puppy. Going through names, you suddenly thought of Ares and, with a cheeky smile, decided to name the dog after him—it was your little manifesto of control.

One evening, standing on the porch in a gale-force wind, you felt Ares's warm sweatshirt, drenched in his perfume, fall onto your shoulders. "If you freeze, you'll lose your best rival," he whispered, winked, and disappeared around the corner. You spent the entire evening wearing his hoodie, playing with the puppy and inhaling that scent.

In your haste that morning, you forgot to return the item. Ares blocked your path at the university doors: "Where's my sweater?" You held his gaze: "I think it's left at home. Should we go get it?" A dangerous glint flashed in his eyes: "Let's go."

At home, you grabbed your sweatshirt and returned to the living room. Ares was squatting, the puppy licking his palms. At that moment, the tough leader became truly warm and sincere. Suddenly, he noticed the engraving on the collar, read the name, and froze. Slowly rising, he asked with a hoarse chuckle, "What were you thinking when you named him?"

You stepped forward and quietly but confidently said, “About you.”

Ares froze, ruffled his hair, and breathed out, "If only you knew how that sounded just now." An unusually gentle smile appeared on his face. Your frankness disarmed the guy used to being in control. A spark of excitement flashed in his eyes—now he was completely drawn to you.