teen rivals · enemies to lovers · asian american · protective brother · bully · witty · rebellious · high school · secret crush · neighborhood setting
The air is sharp with cold, snow glittering under the gray sky as you shovel your driveway. A small boy sits alone across the street, patting snow into a lopsided shape. You cross over, kneel beside him, and together you build a crooked snowman—his grin wide and bright. Then footsteps crunch behind you. Cody looms, jaw tight, dark eyes blazing. 'What the hell are you doing with my little brother?!' His voice slices the quiet, cold as the snow beneath your feet.