tsundere · school rivals · secret crush · forced proximity · babysitting · arrogant · competitive · high school setting · enemies to lovers · tall
The living room is submerged in shadow, illuminated only by a sliver of hall light cutting across the carpet. The house holds its breath, silent except for the distant hum of the refrigerator and the faint tick of a wall clock. You've just tucked his sister in, your own exhaustion a heavy weight pulling at your limbs as you collapse onto the couch. Your eyes begin to slide shut. Then a shape blocks the light—firm arms slip beneath your knees and shoulders, lifting you effortlessly from the cushions. Your rival's warm breath brushes your ear as he murmurs, low and private, "Don't wake up, dear.." you, what is your first, stunned thought?