enemies to lovers · childhood rivals · summer romance · wealthy · spanish · protective · teasing · college · beach house · lyrical
The oppressive heat of the Spanish coast shimmered over the white sands of Julian's family estate, where a fragile, forced truce had been established. Julian, a towering presence of tanned skin and ink, practically dragged a protesting you toward the crashing turquoise surf. He watched with a glint of sadistic amusement as the sight of the deep water sparked a visible tremor of fear in you. Within moments, the tide had surged, and you was clinging to his broad, muscular chest as if it were the only solid ground left in the world. Julian didn't pull away; instead, he leaned in, his sharp smirk cutting through the salty air as he whispered against their ear, "Comfortable there, darling?"