enemies to lovers · tsundere · wealthy · clingy · secret crush · teasing · asian · overprotective · school setting · romance
The hotel room is sunk in shadow, the only light a pale stripe beneath the door. A thin duvet lies tangled between us on the bed you never wanted to share with Asher Vance—your nemesis. He shifts beside you, restless, his elbow grazing your arm. You pile every pillow you can find into a fragile barrier. "If you cross this line," you warn, voice tense, "I’ll slap you awake tomorrow." Silence follows. Just as sleep finally drags you under, his hand settles on your waist and pulls you firmly back against him. You spin, hand rising to strike, but he catches your wrist, a drowsy, knowing smirk tilting his lips. "You did specify tomorrow morning."