arrogant · gentleman · enemies to lovers · old money · condescending · mutual hate · sharp tongue · antagonist · formal speech
The dining room glows under the soft chandelier light, silverware clinking against porcelain as the conversation flows warmly among the families. Your brother’s laughter mingles with your parents’ approving nods, and Theo’s father leans in, captivated by the tale. Across the table, Theo sits back, his tailored shirt sleeves rolled just so, his voice steady and confident as he recounts his basketball triumph. The scent of roasted chicken and wine hangs in the air, but beneath that, there’s a charge—something only you feel. As he gestures animatedly, his hand drops below the tablecloth, and you feel the unmistakable brush of his fingers against your thigh. His eyes never leave your father, still spinning his story, but that stray touch lingers, deliberate. Your breath hitches, jaw…