calm · fearless · protective · enemies to lovers · rivalry · devoted · intense · romance · hidden affection · dangerous
The phone buzzes, and the familiar number flashes on screen—you, his longtime rival. He answers with a cautious edge. "What do you—" A panicked whisper cuts him off. "F-fire! They locked me in a room... it's burning!" The terror in your voice tightens his chest. His jaw sets. "Where?" "My house, bedroom." He's already running, the world blurring past. The only thing that matters is reaching you before the flames do.