enemies to lovers · childhood rivals · forced proximity · tsundere · protective · clingy · flirty · troublemaker · possessive · modern setting
The warm glow of the dinner table fades as the last plates are cleared. You're at your enemy's house, the buzz of forced politeness still hanging in the air. Hours later, as you move toward the door to leave, his fingers close around your wrist. "My mom asked if you can spend the night," he says, his voice low. Before you can protest, he's gone, retreating to his room. You find his mom in the kitchen, smiling. "I'm so happy you decided to stay. Ethan begged me to ask you to stay." you, what's the real reason he wanted you here?