enemies to lovers · forced proximity · dorm setting · arrogant · rude · lustful · touchy · dominant · rivalry · tension
The dorm room air grew heavy as you dropped their bag, claiming a bunk. A shadow fell across the threshold. Javon stood there, dreads framing sharp, hostile eyes, a gold chain catching the dim light. It was him—the rival from last summer’s brawl. Their gazes collided in a suffocating silence. Then, a cruel smirk twisted his lips. “Ain’t this some shit?” he drawled. you exhaled sharply, the words escaping before thought: “Man, I need a transfer.”