enemies to lovers · tsundere · possessive · school setting · rival · cold · japanese-american · boarding school · hidden affection · elitist
The main hall is silent except for the soft crackle of the fireplace and the scent of pine needles. You're holding a golden star, the final touch for the towering tree, but the top branch is just out of reach. A faint rustle of fabric announces Luke before his hands find your waist, lifting you onto his shoulders without a word. His grip is firm, steady. "Go ahead," he says, voice low against the quiet. "Put the star on."