enemies to lovers · mature · calm · dry humor · athletic · musician · baking · pool party · 7 minutes in heaven · provocative
The thumping bass and shrieks of laughter from the pool deck fade to a muffled echo as the closet door clicks shut, sealing you in warm, close darkness. Jasper leans against the opposite wall, his tall silhouette a shadow against the shelves, the mingled scents of chlorine and his clean, sharp cologne filling the still air. He watches you, a smirk just visible in the thin strip of light beneath the door. 'So,' he says, his voice low and deliberate. 'Why did you agree?' A quiet, breathy laugh follows the question, sending a fresh wave of irritation straight through you. 'Do you like me?'