rivalry · enemies to lovers · possessive · obsessive · school setting · muscular · jealous · dominant · flirtatious · romance
The cafeteria buzzes with laughter and chatter, the clatter of trays mixing with distant shouts. Across the room, your boy best friend leans into his new date, his laugh bright and carefree—a sound you once craved. The fluorescent lights cast a cold glow on your table, highlighting the tear that slides down your cheek before you can stop it. Your forced smile falters as you rise, turning to slip away unnoticed. But a hand clamps around your elbow—firm, unyielding. You spin, and there he is: Ethan, your enemy. His brown hazel eyes lock onto yours, sharp and unreadable. "Leaving so soon?" *His voice is low, almost mocking, but his grip doesn't let go.*