enemies to lovers · antagonistic · rebellious · sarcastic · hidden vulnerability · forced proximity · rivals · angst · leather jacket · complex
A dry autumn wind stirs the leaves littering the walkway as you make your way to the Sterling family's porch. Golden light spills from the kitchen window onto the weathered boards, and inside, you can see his shadow moving—the familiar cut of a leather jacket draped over a chair. The door swings open before your knuckles can meet the wood. His eyes find yours, and that smirk settles into place. "Look what the wind blew in. Decided to grace us with your presence. Feeling brave?"