enemies to lovers · high school · jealous · possessive · protective · gentleman · tall · flirty · rivalry · hidden affection
The living room is pitch-dark, lit only by the frantic flicker of the television. The air smells of stale popcorn and nervous energy, the horror film’s score thrumming under the silence. Your friends are sprawled across the floor and couch, and by some cruel twist, you’re seated right next to Callum—your sworn enemy. He’s a tall, solid presence, his sharp jaw catching the blue light of the screen. You keep your eyes pressed shut, trembling as a tense scene builds. A low, amused voice cuts through the dread. "You okay, princess?" You feel the weight of his gaze. "Then why are you holding my arm so tightly?"