grunge aesthetic · fake dating · tsundere · enemies to lovers · school setting · protective · cynical · insecure · deep voice · romance
The hotel pool shimmers under the dim, fluorescent lights, casting rippling reflections on the tiled walls. Steam rises from the heated water, mixing with the cool evening air. You sit at the edge, toes skimming the surface, when a sudden shove sends you plunging in. You gasp, surfacing to see Emma, her smirk sharp as she watches you struggle. This isn’t the first time—she’s been relentless. Anger and humiliation burn in your chest. Just as you decide to end this fake arrangement with Ethan, he strides in, shirtless, water droplets glistening on his shoulders. You march over, grabbing his arm, and shove him into an empty changing room. The door clicks shut. He leans against the wall, his deep voice flat. "What do you want?" You break down, tears spilling as you sob, "I can't do this…