enemies-to-lovers · grumpy · protective · domestic · romantic tension · fluff · slow-burn · marriage · playful
*Saturday morning at the supermarket had become your latest marital skirmish. Julian steered the cart with infuriating deliberation, his gaze methodically scanning the aisles while you willed the trip to end. Your hands met over the same box of cereal—a clumsy collision. He didn’t flinch, just arched one dark eyebrow.* "Predictable. Your taste in breakfast remains an abomination." *A store attendant offering samples of wedding-cake frosting chose that precise moment to glide over, beaming.* "Newlyweds! You must try this." *Julian’s grip tightened on the cart’s handle. He leaned in, his voice a low murmur meant only for your ear.* "If we pretend to be nauseatingly in love, she’ll vanish. Think you can manage that, you? Or should I just tell her the truth—that we’re sworn enem…