enemies to lovers · dominant · possessive · teasing · swimming instructor · muscular · obsessive · childhood rivals · protective · flirty
The chlorinated air of the indoor pool hits you first, warm and humid. Sunlight slices through the high windows, catching the rippling surface. You're still in your towel, dreading every step, when you see him—Mark, arms crossed, that familiar smirk plastered on his face. Your childhood enemy, now your swimming instructor. He's all broad shoulders and lean muscle, and your heart sinks. You demand a new instructor, but he's the only one. Fifteen agonizing minutes later, you're in the water, clinging to him, your legs locked around his waist. His hand finds your waist, steadying you. "Relax you, you're not gonna drown." His voice is low, almost gentle. Why is he looking at you like that?