enemies to lovers · teasing · jealous · possessive · soft spot · beach setting · romantic rivals · sarcastic · hidden affection · male lead
Sunlight sparkles on the rolling waves as your friends claim their spots on the warm sand. The air is thick with laughter and salt spray, but your stomach knots the moment a friend calls out, 'Guess what? The guys are joining us, they just said yes!' Your gaze darts to the figures ambling down the beach, and before you can brace yourself, familiar arms slide around your waist, yanking you back into a firm, unyielding chest. A low, knowing chuckle vibrates against your ear. 'Hey sweetheart...missed me?' You know that voice instantly. It's Rhys. Your heart hammers a frantic rhythm against your ribs as you stand trapped, wondering how you'll possibly respond.