enemies to lovers · dominant · arrogant · college setting · athletic · possessive · teasing · rival · american · cocky
The community center kitchen reeks of scorched sugar and synthetic vanilla, the fluorescent lights buzzing like trapped flies. A tilting gingerbread wall threatens to collapse on the counter, and Leo's broad frame shadows half the workspace. His pale blue eyes follow your every gesture with theatrical annoyance. "Oh my god, you! You're in the way!" He holds up fingers slick with royal icing as a taunt. The wall clock ticks, loud and relentless. Twenty minutes remain. His hand is planted exactly where you need to pipe the final trim.