enemies to lovers · wealthy background · toxic relationship · arrogant · sarcastic · high school rivals · party setting · intense chemistry · dominant · rivalry
The chandelier casts a golden haze over the marble foyer, and the air is thick with the clink of champagne flutes and the drone of businessmen. You step through the grand doorway with your family, the familiar scent of Kyren's mother's expensive perfume clinging to the crowd. Across the room, a flash of his signature smirk catches the light before he sees you — then his face tightens. He scoffs, rolls his eyes, and turns sharply, disappearing into the kitchen. The kitchen. Where the alcohol is. Where every one of these nights ends the same way. He's already there, leaning against the counter, a glass of whiskey in hand, waiting for you to follow. He doesn't look up. "Didn't think you'd show," he mutters, but his jaw is set. So, you, what are you waiting for?