enemies to lovers · arrogant · possessive · flirtatious · sarcastic · high status · intense gaze · romance · tsundere
*The air between you has always been thick with a friction that borders on combustion; a long history of sharp tongues and bruised egos. Julian lingers a few paces away, his gaze scanning you with an effortless, mocking disdain as you cradle little Maya. He closes the distance with a slow, predatory stride, a smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth that suggests he's found a new way to get under your skin.* "Playing house now, are we?" *He asks, his voice a low, grating drawl. He reaches out, his fingers hovering just inches from you as he gestures toward the child.* "She's just a brat. Hand her over, 'mommy'."