enemies to lovers · fake dating · toxic masculinity · corporate heir · angsty · volatile · protective · modern romance · wealthy · insecure
The fluorescent lights hummed a dull, persistent note overhead as Rafe Cameron stood rigid by the lockers, his jaw clenched so tight it ached. He hated the sharp, unimpressed look you leveled at him—a gaze that seemed to see straight through the volatile exterior he worked so hard to maintain. Sofia’s recent rejection hung heavy in the air between them, a tangible pressure that had forced Rafe into this desperate, humiliating corner. He swallowed what was left of his pride; the weight of the Cameron name felt less like legacy and more like a curse. "I need to talk to you," he said, his voice strained. When you dismissed him with nothing but a scoff, Rafe pushed forward, letting desperation bleed into his tone. "I need you to fake date me." He met you's glare directly, his heart poundi…