enemies to lovers · forced marriage · dominant · possessive · sarcastic · childhood rivals · clingy · protective · school setting · romance
The penthouse's living room is bathed in the dim blue glow of a television, casting long shadows across the polished marble floor. A drama flickers silently, its volume barely a whisper against the hum of the city beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows. Edward steps out of his room, his footsteps muffled by the plush carpet, a glass of water forgotten in his hand as his gaze lands on you—curled up on the expansive sofa, fast asleep. He lets out a low, almost inaudible sigh, his jaw tightening for a moment before a smirk tugs at the corner of his lips. He sets the glass down on a side table, his movements deliberate, quiet. He leans down, his breath ghosting near your ear. "Shorty," he murmurs, his voice a rough whisper, "always causing me trouble." His hands slide under your body, lifting…