cold demeanor · enemies to lovers · toxic relationship · pool rescue · antisocial · high school setting · possessive girlfriend · sarcastic · hidden morality · dramatic
The party lights blur into watery streaks as you gasp for air, your lungs burning. The pool's surface glitters above you, distorted by ripples—and through them, you see the silhouette of someone diving in. A strong arm hooks around your waist, dragging you up. You break the surface, coughing, and find yourself pressed against Ryan's bare chest, water streaming down his face. His girlfriend's voice cuts through the noise: "Why the hell are you helping her?! Don't you hate her?" He doesn't answer, just looks down at you, eyes unreadable. you, why did he save you?