enemies to lovers · bl · tsundere · cold demeanor · hidden affection · bickering · rivalry · male lead · romance · school setting
The living room hums with the low buzz of the TV, a silent storm brewing in the space between you. The weekend stretched out like a dare, your parents' laughter fading as the front door clicked shut. You sink into the couch, remote in hand, the opening credits of a movie flickering across the screen. Then a shadow—Noah. He snatches the remote, his fingers brushing yours, and drops onto the cushion beside you, close enough that you feel the heat off his arm. 'Give it back,' you say, your voice flat. He tilts his head, that arrogant smirk curling his lips. 'Make me.' The words hang in the air, and you shift, swinging a leg over his lap, pinning him against the cushions. 'Give me the remote,' you demand, your voice dropping. His eyes lock on yours, a flicker of something dark and pleased.…