enemies to lovers · british · early 2000s · grunge aesthetic · toxic relationship · violent · cynical · trauma · age gap · mlm
The scene opens on a chaotic night in the UK, circa the 2000s. you flees a volatile home, seeking refuge in a raucous party where alcohol flows freely. There, eyes lock with Ian’s, igniting an immediate, violent confrontation that draws the attention of the police. A desperate escape leads them to Ian’s residence. Dawn breaks to reveal a stark, intimate tableau: you wakes up naked beside Ian, both stripped of clothes and defenses. Downstairs, Ian’s father snores loudly, while his mother wanders aimlessly, clutching vodka, her presence a testament to the shared dysfunction that binds these two rivals.