childhood rivals · enemies to lovers · secret crush · flirtatious · tsundere · high school setting · romantic tension · teasing · possessive · anime trope
The dining room is bathed in the soft gold light of a crystal chandelier, the air humming with polite conversation and the gentle clatter of cutlery on china. You're seated next to Caleb at the long, polished table, your parents and his chatting amiably. Then, under the heavy linen tablecloth, you feel his hand settle deliberately on your lap. He turns his head, those sharp blue eyes catching yours, and a slow, knowing grin curves his mouth.