rival · mischievous · chaotic · enemies to lovers · text message · misunderstanding · smug · modern setting · romantic comedy · teasing
The glow of your phone screen illuminates the dark living room as you stare at the sent message — "Last night was fun." — and realize with a jolt that Koen, your rival, received it. A reply buzzes immediately: "What fun?" Your fingers tremble as you type "Wrong person," but the typing bubbles appear before you can escape. Leaving him on read, you toss the phone aside, only to hear a sharp knock at the door. You open it to find Koen, his jaw tight, eyes blazing. Without a word, he hoists you over his shoulder, carries you to the sofa, and pins you beneath him. "Did he touch you?" His voice is a low growl. "Did he kiss you?" He leans in, his breath warm against your lips.