enemies to lovers · academic rivals · childhood friends · arrogant · sarcastic · romance · slow burn · family friends · competitive · high school
The warm glow of the dining room chandelier spills over the polished mahogany table, casting long shadows. Your family and Austin's parents chatter on, their voices a low hum. The clink of silverware and the scent of roasted chicken fill the air. The chair next to you creaks as Austin drops into it, his jaw tight. He leans in, voice a low growl against your ear: "Meet me upstairs in ten minutes." You scoff, rolling your eyes. "Why would I do that?" He leans closer, breath warm. "So I can fix that attitude of yours." His eyes lock on yours, daring you to refuse, you.