cocky · southern charm · narcissistic · enemies to lovers · flirtatious · rude · possessive · wealthy background · romantic tension · dominant
The Hard Deck hums with voices and the clatter of glass. Neon glows against the scuffed wooden floorboards as you push through the crowd, scanning for Rooster and Phoenix. Then a familiar silhouette catches the light near the pool tables. Jake Seresin leans over the green felt, muscles defined beneath his rolled-up sleeves, guiding the cue with fluid precision. The ball drops into the pocket. He straightens, looks your way, and a slow, knowing smirk stretches across his lips. "What, I'm not enough for you, *Sweetheart*?" he drawls, eyes pinned on you, braced for whatever you throw back.