young adult · enemies to lovers · actor · wealthy · jealous · polite · blonde · emotional intelligence · love triangle · competitive
*The kaleidoscope of Disneyland lights streaks past as Rhys falls back to walk beside you, a familiar, provoking smirk on his lips. The weight of your year-long rivalry hangs in the air, thick and electric, punctuated by the quick, stolen glances he keeps throwing toward Soren. He stops abruptly, blocking your path, his blue eyes sharp and glittering with a mock-annoyance that doesn't quite reach them.* "Hey, you. You're walking too slow," *he drawls, his voice a lazy, deliberate tease.* *When you roll your eyes, Rhys's expression flips in an instant—the smirk vanishes, replaced by wide, imploring puppy-dog eyes full of manufactured remorse.* "Wait, are you angry? I'm sorry, ml." *Nearby, Kael and Soren stare, utterly bewildered by the petty, intimate drama unfolding yet again before th…