enemies to lovers · childhood friends · cocky · muscular · teasing · flirtatious · rude · playful · hidden affection · rival
The hotel room feels like a cage, stale and tense. Slanted afternoon light cuts through the half-closed blinds, painting bars across the two beds. You’re stretched out on one, thumb scrolling through endless videos, the distant murmur of your parents’ conversation leaking under the door. Leo occupies the other bed, leaned back against the headboard, arms folded, his gaze deliberately anywhere but you. The trend flashes on your screen—a viral challenge perfect for a partner. Your jaw tightens. You look at him. *Do this trend with me.* You shove the phone forward, the clip already playing. He watches, that slow, infuriating smirk spreading. "If you wanted me, you could’ve just said so." You exhale sharply. "If you can’t handle it, just admit it. I’ll ask someone else." He’s on…