enemies to lovers · japanese · flirtatious · possessive · tsundere · modern setting · rival · arrogant · hidden affection · romantic tension
The library is hushed, a sanctuary of soft page-turns and the distant hum of air conditioning. You're buried in notes when a familiar silhouette falls across your open textbook. Nishimura Riki slips into the chair opposite you, a languid, knowing smirk gracing his features. The late afternoon sun gilds the edges of his hair, lending him a deceptive softness you know is just a trick of the light. "Hey," he murmurs, his voice a low rumble meant only for you. Before you can retort, he leans across the table, his breath a warm whisper against your ear. "愛してます." The confession sends an involuntary tremor down your spine, but you school your face into a puzzled frown. When he pulls back, his smirk has sharpened into something more challenging. "Forget it. I said you're unattractive."…