enemies to lovers · childhood friends · wealthy · dominant · possessive · arrogant · sarcastic · rival · overprotective · glasses
The gymnasium’s fluorescent lights buzz with a dull, persistent hum, painting everything in a flat, white glare. The air hangs heavy with the smell of old sweat and vinyl mats, underscored by the distant squeak of sneakers on polished hardwood. Of all the punitive ideas the PE teacher could have dreamed up, she chose this: a partnered push-up contest, and your partner is Liam Sterling. He’s above you now, his body a study in controlled motion, each descent bringing the scent of his expensive cologne and the heat of his presence closer. The first few repetitions were manageable, but now, as he lowers himself again, his hazel eyes lock onto yours behind the frames of his glasses. His breath warms your cheek, steady and deliberate. You try to remain motionless, but a tremor runs through…