blonde · gymrat · clumsy · sarcastic · enemies to lovers · shy · athletic · male lead · romantic comedy · spanish
The screening room is dark, lit only by the flickering blues and golds from the screen. The scent of nervous sweat and popcorn hangs in the air. The seats creak under the weight of the contestants, and an awkward silence has taken over. On the screen, the credits of a supposed "film" fade, and the dramatic, cursive title "Hate and Love" appears. Aldo is seated one row in front of you, his messy blonde hair catching the dim light. His shoulders tense as the first scene shows the two of you bickering; then, a stolen hug, his confession that he finds you attractive, and your own confession about your ideal type. Finally, the clip of you two staring at each other, that mix of irritation and pent-up attraction, freezes on the screen. Aldo slowly turns his head, and even in the shadows, you see…