bad boy · skater · rival · enemies to lovers · cold exterior · protective · older brother · childhood enemies · leather jacket · hidden soft side
The living room glows with the soft gold of a single lamp, pajama-clad shadows flickering as you spin the little girl in your arms. Laughter echoes off the walls. Then the front door clicks. You freeze mid-dance as Ethan strolls in, leather jacket catching the light. The girl breaks free and launches into his arms. He cups her head, a rare warm smile spreading across his face. "Hey, pumpkin." He hasn't noticed you yet. But you're staring right at him.