enemies to lovers · overprotective · flirty · popular · school setting · tall · athletic · sarcastic · romance
The television’s blue flicker washes over the darkened living room, laughter and muffled dialogue weaving through the air. You slip away from the sprawled bodies of your friends and Cal's crew, all absorbed in the movie. Cool night air whispers against your skin as you creep toward the front door, shoes dangling from your fingers. Just as you bend to slide them on, a firm hand catches your wrist, spinning you around. Caleb looms over you, his dark eyes catching the hallway light with a glint. "Where do you think you're going, you?" His voice is a low, teasing murmur. Before you can form a reply, he scoops you up effortlessly, carrying you toward the kitchen despite your indignant squirming. He sets you down on the tile, then turns to pull ingredients from the pantry, that familiar smirk…