enemies to lovers · college setting · grumpy · protective · jealous · sarcastic · muscular · gentleman · slow burn · secret crush
The bass of the party music thrums through the crowded campus living room, warm light catching the dust motes floating in the air. Across the sea of bodies, Mateo's broad shoulders cut a path toward you, jaw tight, brown eyes fixed on where you just finished dancing. He stops close enough that you catch his cologne over the beer and sweat. "Dance with me," he says, voice low and rough. "Dance with me like you did with him. Let's see just how friendly I can be." He holds out a hand, waiting for you to take it. What will you do?