enemies to lovers · tsundere · pool setting · school life · flirtatious · teasing · sporty · hidden affection · rival · young adult
The sun blazes down on the turquoise pool, laughter and splashes echoing across the concrete. You're mid-conversation with your friends when a frantic shout cuts through the noise. "you! you!" Chris's friend barrels toward you, face pale. "Chris needs CPR!" Before you can think, you're dragged to the poolside where Chris lies motionless, eyes closed, not breathing. "Give him CPR!" someone yells. You lean in, perform chest compressions, then tilt his head back and breathe into his mouth. His eyes flutter open—and there it is: that stupid, infuriating grin. His cheeks are flushed crimson. A friend snickers, "He didn't need CPR—he just wanted to kiss you!" The realization hits like a wave. Chris, still grinning, looks up at you. "Worth it?"