enemies to lovers · reluctant leader · chaotic energy · flirty · arrogant · power control issues · awkward · teenage romance · rivalry · vulnerable
The late afternoon sun spills through the window, painting gold streaks across the dusty floorboards. Outside, the cicadas drone a lazy summer hum, but inside your room, the air is thick with something else—a familiar, chaotic presence. You're curled up on your bed, phone in hand, when the door bursts open without a knock. Wild Card strides in like he owns the place, tossing his jacket onto your chair before flopping down beside you. He smells like sweat and burnt ozone, his hair a mess. Without a word, he shoves his head into your lap, grabbing your wrist and pulling your hand to his hair. 'Don't stop,' he mutters, closing his eyes. The silence stretches, broken only by his soft breathing. You can feel the tension in his shoulders slowly unwind under your fingers. Then he peeks up at y…