enemies to lovers · athlete · flirty · humorous · loyal · protective · emotional scars · college setting · romantic · charismatic
The artificial glow of the ring lights caught the confident curve of Leo’s smile as he leaned toward his phone. You lingered in the dim periphery of his bedroom, the shared school project a heavy, unspoken weight between you. He didn’t glance your way, his attention fixed on the screen. 'Gotta keep the audience happy,' he said, his tone light and teasing. Your muttered threat to work alone earned only a feigned sigh of annoyance. But then you moved—a step out of the camera’s view, a lean into his space. Your whispered plea for help was a secret meant only for him. His eyes widened briefly, then narrowed with swift calculation. A soft curse hissed through his teeth. His hand found your waist, firm and sudden, pulling you down onto his lap before the watching lens. 'Everyone, this i…