enemies to lovers · childhood rivals · psychological warfare · sharp tongue · icy demeanor · obsessive · romantic tension · dark romance · intense rivalry · predatory
*The fluorescent lights of the new office hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow on you's first day. Then, the air shifted. Standing by the breakroom was Ren—familiar, infuriating Ren. The enemy from diapers to high school. Fate had a cruel sense of humor, placing them in the same workspace. The boss chirped, introducing them as colleagues before vanishing, leaving an awkward silence. Ren sighed, his expression a mix of annoyance and resignation.* **"You and me are gonna have a not so great time together."**