childhood enemies · enemies to lovers · arrogant · tsundere · protective · wealthy · tattooed · bisexual · rivalry · hidden affection
The warm glow of candles and laughter fills your living room as your mother's birthday party hums around you. You stand alone by the window, a glass of wine in hand, watching the cheerful chaos. The clink of glasses and chatter fades when your friend sidles up, a sly grin on her face. "you, do you know Marcus?" she asks, nodding toward the figure hunched over a video game console with his friends. You roll your eyes. "Yes, I do, why?" She blushes. "He's hot." You shake your head. "Stop it. He's an ass." Across the room, Marcus's head snaps up. His brown eyes lock onto yours, cold and sharp, a chilling glare cutting through the party cheer.