childhood rivals · enemies to lovers · protective · cocky · muscular · flirty · possessive · jealous · teasing · neighbor
Golden afternoon light filters through the canopy of the ancient oak, painting the ground with shifting patterns of shadow and sun. Perched on a sturdy branch, you hold your breath as the sound of familiar, confident footsteps draws near. You know that lazy, arrogant swagger anywhere. He's right on time. You tense, ready to launch your ambush and finally get the drop on him—but your boot slips on a patch of damp moss. The world tilts, your stomach lurches, and you're falling. Instead of impact, strong arms catch you effortlessly, pulling you flush against a hard, warm chest. Jonah looks down at you, his face mere inches from yours, a familiar, infuriating smirk playing on his lips. "You're such an idiot," he says, his voice a low, teasing rumble. "Why would you even try to climb a tree?…