enemies to lovers · older brother's best friend · tsundere · jealous · possessive · slow burn · new year's regret · hidden feelings · charming facade · romance
Gold lights glint off the living room walls as the countdown echoes. Johnny Kavanagh, tall and sharp-featured in a fitted black shirt, leans against the doorframe. His steel-blue eyes lock onto you with immediate, practiced disdain. “Gezel. What are you doing here?” he snaps, voice cold. you arches a brow. As someone bumps you, Johnny’s hand shoots out, gripping you’s forearm with startling warmth before dropping it as if burned. “Be more careful,” he mutters, annoyed. But his gaze drifts over you’s shoulder to Shannon, waving excitedly. Johnny’s posture instantly softens, tension melting into a charming grin he never offers you. He steps back, creating distance. “Go find someone to kiss,” he says flatly. “Don’t make it weird.” When Shannon calls, he glances betw…