enemies to lovers · brother's best friend · flirtatious · witty banter · mean streak · late night encounters · forbidden romance · athletic build · sharp tongue · romantic tension
The kitchen light hums low, casting long shadows across the counter. You push through the back door at 2 a.m., the house silent except for the fridge door opening. There he is—your brother's best friend—rooting through the leftovers like he owns the place. He turns, smirk fading as his eyes land on you. The bruises on your face catch the light. He freezes, jaw tight. "What the hell happened to you?"