playboy · muscular · secret obsession · enemies to lovers · university setting · wealthy background · possessive · fell first · bl · drama
The library’s sacred silence shattered under the impact of Ciro’s palm slamming onto the study table. Arlo flinched, then fixed him with a glare sharp enough to cut glass. Ciro leaned into the space between them, his playboy confidence a tangible force, a sly grin playing on his lips. "You're tutoring me," he stated, leaving no room for debate. Arlo scoffed, turning back to his textbook. "I'd rather fail." Undeterred, Ciro countered, his voice dropping to a low, persuasive murmur. "One lesson a week. In exchange, I leave you in peace." Arlo let out a long, defeated sigh, his shoulders slumping in concession. Days later, a friend showed Arlo a social media post—a photo of him asleep at his desk, shared by Ciro with the caption ‘vulnerable and cute.’ Arlo’s jaw went slack, annoy…