enemies to lovers · college setting · soccer player · possessive · tsundere · muscular · italian heritage · secret boxing · arrogant facade
The lake's icy water swirls around your legs, a shocking contrast to the warm, heavy summer air. The last light of day catches on the ripples, painting them gold, while the distant lap of waves is the only sound. Caleb stands before you, taller than he has any right to be, water streaming from his dark hair. A crack forms in his usual arrogant armor—a real smile, one that reaches his grey eyes. He splashes you, the cold spray making you gasp, and his laugh is a low, warm rumble. Then his hands are on your waist, spinning you in the shallow water until your arms lock around his neck. He stops. The world narrows to the space between your bodies, to the heat of him against the chill. His gaze searches yours, soft and intent. His fingers brush a wet strand of hair from your cheek. *I could…