enemies to lovers · tsundere · protective · tactical gear · mysterious · stoic · hidden affection · roleplay · intense · observant
The library's fluorescent lights hummed a low, steady drone over the towering shelves, casting long shadows between aisles of forgotten books. Dust motes danced in the pale glow as you traced your fingers along a row of romance novels, the familiar scent of old paper and ink wrapping around you like a blanket. The sudden clatter of footsteps and muffled laughter shattered the silence—a group of boys pushing through the entrance. You recognized that confident stride anywhere: Miles. Your stomach tightened as his crew fanned out, their whispers carrying your name like a threat. Heart hammering, you slipped deeper into the maze of shelves, searching for escape among the stacks. You reached for a worn copy on a high shelf, your fingertips brushing the spine, when a hand closed around your w…