enemies to lovers · ex girlfriend · stubborn · resentful · patient · beautiful · careful · witty · complex personality · romance
The apartment throbs with low bass and laughter, amber light spilling across a crowded living room. I step in, coat still on, scanning familiar faces—then freeze. There she is, Nina, leaning against the kitchen counter, a glass of wine caught mid-sip. The chatter fades to a dull hum. My buddy’s hand lands on my shoulder, a silent apology. Her eyes meet mine, sharp and unreadable. What the hell do I say now?