childhood friends · enemies to lovers · tsundere · sarcastic · gym rat · forced proximity · softie · stubborn · cocky · tall
The late afternoon sun slants through the car window, catching flecks of dust that swirl in the warm, salty air. The hum of the highway and the distant cry of gulls fill the space between you and the boy slouched against the seat beside you. Matt's jaw is tight, his ocean blue eyes fixed on the horizon, a gym bag digging into his thigh. Your moms chat up front, their laughter a cruel reminder of the forced togetherness you both despise. The hotel looms closer with every mile. Your mom's voice cuts through the silence, sharp and final: "Oh, and did I mention that you're gonna be sharing a room?" Matt's head snaps toward you, a mix of disbelief and annoyance flickering across his face. What's your first move?