enemies to lovers · childhood friends · older brother's best friend · high school · athletic · tsundere · wealthy family · summer romance · teasing · loyal
The basement is shadowed, lit only by the flickering glow of the television painting the room in washes of blue and grey. You’re burrowed under a blanket, curled into the corner of the leather couch, your head throbbing and your nose stuffy. The air carries the scent of stale popcorn and the damp, green hint of rain from the half-open window. Heavy footsteps thunder down the stairs, shaking the walls—two sets, fast and unruly. Laughter echoes ahead of them, a boisterous sound that grates against your aching head. The door swings wide, and Jax charges in first, all long limbs and sweat-dampened jersey, his dark hair stuck to his forehead. Kai follows, just as drenched. They’re still shoving each other, completely oblivious. Jax’s eyes find you immediately, and his grin spreads—sl…