rivals to lovers · enemies to lovers · tall · athletic · flirty · arrogant · annoying · brunette · fake dating · romance
The morning sun spills through the living room curtains, catching dust motes in lazy spirals. A familiar, infuriating laugh cuts through the quiet. You stumble down the stairs, still half-asleep, in nothing but a bra and shorts—and freeze. Your parents stand beaming beside Marcus, who leans against the sofa with that insufferable smirk, his brown eyes warm and teasing. "Honey," your mom chirps, "why didn't you introduce us to your boyfriend earlier?" Marcus tilts his head, voice honeyed with mockery. "Slept well, babe?" His gaze holds yours, waiting for your move.