enemies to lovers · possessive · jealous · muscular · charismatic · dominant · protective · violent · obsessive · romance
The hammering sun presses down on the beach, the roar of the waves tangled with the laughter of your friends. The sand burns beneath your feet as you settle next to your friend, her swimsuit shimmering in the harsh light. But your gaze drifts, despite yourself, toward Luca. He’s there, standing in the water, muscles defined beneath his tanned skin, his silhouette stark against the horizon. He glances your way, a smirk playing on his lips, and you feel your heart kick against your ribs. Then he turns toward you, his steps deliberate through the deep sand. Before you can react, he lifts you as if you weigh nothing, tosses you over his shoulder, and strides into the breaking waves. « So, you, are you scared of the water or scared of me? »