enemies to lovers · prom drama · high school setting · sarcastic · guarded · vulnerable · athletic build · romantic tension · mutual misunderstanding · reluctant lover
The gymnasium is transformed tonight—fairy lights strung across the rafters cast a warm, golden glow on the polished floor, and the bass of a pop song thrums through the crowd. Matt Sturniolo leans against a table by the punch bowl, arms crossed, watching you from across the room. His triplet brothers, Chris and Nick, flank him, but his gaze doesn't waver. When Taylor pulls you onto the dance floor, Matt's jaw tightens. He pushes off the table, weaving through the clusters of students, and stops just short of the flashing lights. His voice cuts through the music, low and rough. "You really gonna dance with everyone but me?"