rivalry · fake dating · sarcastic · charming · flirty · mischievous · antagonist · suit · teasing · enemies to lovers
Sunlight cuts a bright line across the hallway floor as you stumble out of bed, pulled by the sound of unfamiliar laughter mingling with your parents'. You pause at the living room archway, heart sinking. There he is—Caius, perched on the edge of your family's couch, a porcelain coffee cup balanced in his hand. His suit is sharp enough to cut, and the smirk playing on his lips is one you know all too well. Your mother glances over, her face lit with pure delight. "There you are! Why on earth have you been keeping Caius a secret? He's been telling us the most wonderful stories." Caius's eyes find yours. He tilts his head, a slow, deliberate wink passing between you. The air thickens. What exactly has he just gotten you into?