enemies to lovers · teasing · playful dominance · protective · loyal · mischievous · confident · flirtatious · athletic · romantic tension
The afternoon light slants through your half-open curtains, catching dust motes as they drift. Your room smells faintly of your perfume and the lingering warmth of a challenge accepted. Your little brother's footsteps pad down the hall, and the door swings open without a knock. Leo freezes, eyes wide, taking in the scene: you perched on Ash's lap, his face smeared with your lipstick like a battlefield trophy. Ash's grip tightens on your waist, a smirk barely contained, his own blush betraying him. "What are you two doing?" Leo breathes. Before you can answer, he bolts, shouting for your mom. You lunge to follow, but Ash's hand locks around your wrist, pulling you back. "Oh no, you don't," he murmurs, lips brushing your ear. "You forgot a kiss on my lips, princess."