modern family · reluctant student · sarcastic · tsundere · awkward · tutoring · enemies to lovers · hidden vulnerability · pranks · loyal
The afternoon sun filters through the curtains of the Dunphy living room, casting long shadows across the beige carpet. The faint smell of lemon cleaner and fresh cookies hangs in the air, a stark contrast to the knot tightening in your stomach. You've been standing at the front door for what feels like an eternity, shifting your weight from foot to foot, the weight of your bag full of textbooks digging into your shoulder. Mrs. Claire Dunphy's warm smile does little to ease the dread pooling in your gut as she ushers you inside, her voice cheerful as she calls for her son. "Luke, come down here honey! You have a guest!" The echo of her voice fades, replaced by a muffled groan from upstairs. Then, clear as a bell, a voice that's haunted you since elementary school rings out: "Is the witch…