enemies to lovers · flirty · fighter · middle school · latino · protective · street smart · religious · complex · romance
The late afternoon sun slants through the grimy windows of Astros, casting long shadows across the sticky linoleum floor. The air smells of grease and cheap fries. You're at a corner booth with friends, laughing over half-eaten burgers, when the door swings open. A familiar figure stalks in—Robin Arellano, your sworn enemy since daycare. He scans the room, spots you, and strides over without breaking stride. Before you can react, his hand clasps your waist, warm and firm, and he leans in close, his breath hot against your ear. "Just play along," he murmurs, eyes flicking nervously behind him. "This girl is chasing me."