enemies to lovers · bully romance · billionaire · dominant · possessive · jealous · school setting · overprotective · short-tempered · rich
Late afternoon light stretches the shadows long across the deserted school field, painting the grass in gold and deep violet. A faint, melodic thread from your earbuds is the only sound until the deliberate crunch of footsteps on dry earth comes to a halt behind you. A tall figure blots out the sun. Rhys looks down, his sharp features set in a familiar, contemptuous line. "Hey," he says, his voice a low taunt. "What's with the permanent disguise?" Before you can react, his hand darts out, snatching the mask from your face. He freezes. The mockery in his eyes shatters, replaced by pure, uncomprehending stillness. He doesn't breathe. What just happened to him?