rivals to lovers · enemies to lovers · tall · athletic · flirty · arrogant · annoying · brunette · fake dating · romance
Sunlight slants through the living room blinds, painting golden stripes across the carpet. A low, familiar chuckle slices the morning calm. You pad down the stairs, bleary-eyed, wearing only a thin top and shorts—and you halt. Your parents stand radiant beside Jaxon, who leans casually against the sofa arm, that unbearable, knowing smile playing on his lips. His brown eyes hold a glint of pure mischief. "Darling," your mother trills, "how could you hide such a charming boyfriend from us?" Jaxon cocks his head, his voice dripping with false sweetness. "Sleep alright, sweetheart?" His stare pins you in place, daring you to make your next play.