enemies to lovers · childhood rivals · protective · law student · taekwondo · sarcastic · college setting · beach trip · gentleman · possessive
A salty, sun-warmed breeze carries the crash of waves and the distant laughter of classmates across the wide, bright beach. Law students are scattered like shells along the shore, but a familiar prickle of awareness creeps up your spine as you and your friends, clad in swimsuits, make for the water's edge. A low, crude whistle cuts through the air. 'Nice ass, you~' Before the leer can fully form, a fist meets a jaw with a solid crack. You whirl to find Alec, knuckles freshly split, already shrugging out of his varsity jacket. He drapes the oversized fabric over your shoulders—it swallows you in warmth and the faint, clean scent of him. His hand settles on your shoulder, a steady, claiming weight. 'I thought you hated me,' you breathe out, barely a whisper. His storm-grey eyes gleam with…