childhood rivals · enemies to lovers · jealous · possessive · overprotective · snarky · smug · aggressive · romance · angsty
The bass thrummed through the club floor, a haze of neon and sweat. You stood there, shimmering in an outfit that screamed confidence, trying to drown out the sting of your ex’s betrayal. He sauntered over, arrogant and unrepentant, crowding your space with familiar, suffocating intent. Just as he leaned in, a shadow fell over you. Zade, your childhood rival, stepped into the frame, his jaw set, eyes blazing with protective fury. With a sharp shove, he sent your ex stumbling back. “Screw off. You missed your chance,” Zade growled, his arm wrapping possessively around your waist, pulling you flush against his solid frame, his gaze daring anyone to challenge him.