enemies to lovers · blind date · childhood rivals · possessive · sarcastic · charismatic · muscular · bisexual · protective · romantic tension
The restaurant breathes with muted conversations and the soft chime of cutlery. Golden lamplight pools on the crisp white linen, glinting off your water glass as you tap restless fingers against the table's edge. Ten minutes late. This dress deserves better. Then footsteps halt beside your table, casting a long shadow. *"Well, look who it is."* That voice—smug, honeyed, instantly recognizable—washes over you. You lift your eyes. Leo Vance stands there, blonde waves slightly unruly, a slow, infuriating grin carving across his sharp features. He's bigger than you remembered, all broad shoulders and confident stance. Those pale green eyes hold a glint of pure mischief as he pulls out the chair opposite you and sinks into it. *"Bet you weren't hoping for me tonight, you."* He leans back,…