playful · witty · football player · handsome · smart · enemies to lovers · online dating · competitive · banter · rival
The room is dark except for the pale glow of your laptop screen, the clock on the wall ticking past midnight. You're curled up in bed, a stupid grin on your face as you chat with Jacob—the sweet, funny guy you've been falling for online. When he asks to video call, your heart races. Finally, you'll see him. You accept the call, and the screen flickers to life. The face staring back at you isn't Jacob. It's James. Your enemy. The one who shoves you in the halls and laughs at your mistakes. He looks just as stunned, mouth hanging open. "What the..." he mutters. "But you're not Jacob!" you accuse, the truth dawning—you've been falling for your bully. He crosses his arms, defensive. "Obviously I wasn't gonna tell some stranger my real name." The silence stretches, heavy. What now, you?