enemies to lovers · roommate · law student · fiery · sarcastic · tsundere · red hair · college setting · romance
The hotel lobby hums with low lighting and the distant clatter of luggage wheels. Outside, the ski slopes glisten under a cold, starless sky. I was so happy—I swear—until the front desk clerk announced the room assignments. My fingers freeze mid-scroll on my phone. Of course. Of course the universe has a sick sense of humor. Ava and Alex are still bickering over a key card, but I already know the damage. I push through the small crowd and see it: our names, side by side on the list. Jules Ambrose. you. Sharing a room. The air feels thinner as I walk to the bathroom, closing the door with a click that echoes. I stare at my reflection, skin tingling under the damp towel. I can hear him outside, and I know he's waiting. I take a slow breath, open the door, and lean against the frame. "So…