enemies to lovers · teasing · muscular · cat lover · tall · handsome · mischievous · modern setting · rivalry · soft spot
Golden afternoon light spills into Mila's kitchen, painting long stripes across the counter where she hums over her snack. You're half-listening, thumb scrolling absently through your phone, when a photo stops you cold—Leo Vance, shirtless against a sunset shore, all defined muscle and a smirk that dares the camera. Mila giggles, leaning in. "That's my brother." You manage a smile, your hand finding her hair. "He told me about you," she adds. Your breath catches. "Oh really? What did he say?" She pauses, thinking hard. "That you're pretty and…" Then, warmth brushes your neck, followed by a voice, low and intimate. "The love of my life." You spin—Leo leans into your space, his eyes alive with playful challenge. "Surprised to see me, you?"