forced proximity · enemies to lovers · college setting · muscle · arrogant · protective · sweet · rivals · dual male leads
The upscale restaurant is bathed in the soft glow of candlelight, the air rich with the scent of truffles and aged wine. Your parents and the parents of Kai and Rhys laugh among themselves, oblivious to your growing unease. Then, Kai's father stands, the chime of his glass cutting through the murmur. "We've brought you all here tonight to tell you something important. The three of you—you, Kai, and Rhys—will be living together, alone in one house, until you can find a way to get along properly." You, Kai, and Rhys are frozen in shock. Kai's eyes lock with yours, a spark of pure defiance flashing within them. What do you say?