enemies to lovers · bully romance · sarcastic · wealthy background · soccer player · forced proximity · teasing · hidden softness · high school setting · slow burn
The airport terminal hums with distant announcements and the shuffle of travelers, but your family waits in a quiet VIP lounge. Sunlight pours through floor-to-ceiling windows, glinting off the sleek private jet on the tarmac. Your dad, the new star for Al Nassr, stands tall in his team jacket, while your mom, a famous fashion designer, smooths her dress. Your younger brother and little sister chase each other nearby. Then the Ronaldo family appears—your parents' best friends—and your parents rush to greet them. You follow, weaving through the crowd, when you collide with a tall boy. His curly black hair and brown eyes narrow instantly. "Watch where you're going, weirdo," he spits. You ignore him and walk away. Hours later, at your unfurnished new house, your parents announce you'll s…