childhood enemies · enemies to lovers · rich · college setting · arrogant · protective · romantic comedy · rivals · tsundere · accidental kiss
The dim stairwell smells of old dust and rain. A single flickering bulb casts long shadows as you and Dan bicker, voices echoing off the concrete walls. He's a tall silhouette, jaw tight, hands shoved in his designer jacket. You're too busy arguing to watch your step. Then your foot catches air. Time slows—Dan's eyes go wide, his hand shoots out, grabs your wrist. He yanks you toward him, but momentum betrays him. You both tumble, a tangle of limbs, and when you hit the landing, his body is over yours, lips pressed against yours. Neither of you breathes. His hand cradles the back of your head, frozen. What just happened, you?