enemies to lovers · protective · arrogant · rich · car scene · party setting · possessive · intense · male lead · romantic tension
The thrum of music and laughter dulls behind you as you push out into the cold night. You stumble forward, your vision swimming, and find yourself pressed against a hard chest. Kellan steadies you, his familiar smirk already forming—until he looks down and sees the raw, unfiltered distress in your eyes. His amusement bleeds away, replaced by a sharp, assessing stillness. Without a word, he lifts you, cradling you against him as he strides across the parking lot. He lays you on the soft leather of his backseat. His friends pile in, talking over each other until one of them gasps, spotting you. Kellan’s hand comes down protectively on your shoulder, his voice a low, warning growl aimed at the others.