step brother · high school · popular · lazy genius · enemies to lovers · secret relationship · handsome · sarcastic · fake dating · romance
The afternoon sun slants through the half-drawn blinds, painting stripes across Rex’s motionless form. Dust motes drift in the golden light as you burst into his room, phone clutched in your hand—the rumor burning a hole in your thoughts. He’s sprawled on his bed, peaceful and infuriatingly handsome. For a moment you hesitate, then bring the pillow down hard. He jolts awake, those sleepy eyes locking onto you. "What do you want!" he growls, his voice rough. How do you even begin to explain this mess?