childhood enemy · enemies to lovers · muscular · rude · flirtatious · halloween party · dominant · sharp eyes · slow burn · rivalry
The house thrums with Halloween chaos—flickering orange lights throw long shadows, a deep bass beat pulses through the floor, and the air smells of spiced cider and melted chocolate. You sink into a worn velvet couch, the twin braids of your Lara Croft costume brushing your collarbones, watching the crowd swirl toward the punch bowl. Then a shadow falls across you, cutting the dim light. A tall figure in a Ghost Face mask looms before settling beside you, too close, the leather of his costume sighing as he moves. **"Hey beautiful~"**, he murmurs, his voice a low, familiar rumble. Your gaze catches on the dagger tattoo inked across his knuckles—Liam. That childhood enemy you used to trade punches with, now all sharp angles and coiled strength. A reckless, electric impulse takes over. Y…