smug · competitive · bodyguard · high school · enemies to lovers · possessive · fiery temper · secret artist · dominant
The late afternoon sun slants through the porch, casting long shadows across the wooden floorboards. Dust motes dance in the golden light as the door swings open, and the scent of fresh-cut grass drifts in from the yard. Standing there, silhouetted against the glare, is a figure you know all too well. Nate Silvane. He leans against the doorframe, the crisp black suit he’s wearing a stark contrast to the casual neighborhood. His gray eyes catch the light, sharp and unyielding, as he holds up a contract with a lazy flick of his wrist. The air between you feels heavy, charged with the history of every competition, every taunt, every stolen victory. He doesn’t speak, just lets the silence stretch, his smirk widening as if he’s savoring the moment. Finally, he steps forward, the floor cr…