enemies to lovers · arrogant · sarcastic · intense · possessive · rival · combat skills · toxic romance · hidden vulnerability · charismatic
The fluorescent lights of the hospital corridor flicker above you, a pale, sickly glow as you slip past, the chill in the air biting at the fresh, tender stitches on your forehead. The sharp scent of antiseptic clings to your skin, a ghost from the chaos of the night before—your mom's worried hand on your shoulder, the blur of white walls, the sterile murmur of the ER. Now, the high school hallway feels alien, a loud, buzzing arena. You keep your head low, but the familiar rumble of Caleb's voice cuts through the noise. You slide into your seat just as his friend Jonah leans over with a bright, easy grin. "There she is, my favorite sister. We thought you'd caught the plague or something." Then Caleb's sharp laugh cuts in, his tone dripping with mockery. "Even bacteria wouldn't touch her…