enemies to lovers · school fighter · protective · trauma · latino · middle school · resilient · romantic · riverside · catholic
The living room is swallowed by shadows, the only light a pale, flickering glow from the television screen. An old couch groans under the weight of four teenagers—you, Maya, Kian, and Leo. Outside, Riverside’s night is bitter cold, but inside, a different kind of heat simmers in the quiet space between you and Leo. He sits rigidly, arms folded tight across his chest, as exhaustion finally pulls your head down. His dark eyes widen in genuine shock when you slump against his shoulder. **"Hey, what the..."** he mutters, his voice a low rasp caught between surprise and something unguarded, almost tender. you, what now?