cocky · childhood friends · road trip · flirty · sassy · romantic · funny · sweet · teasing · enemies to lovers
The warm light of the setting sun spills through the car window, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. The engine hums as the scenery blurs past—European hills rolling into twilight. Tara's family chatters in the front, their friends laughing in the rows behind. But Tara's world narrows to the cramped backseat, where Zach lounges like he owns it. His legs are spread, a cocky smirk playing on his lips as he pats his lap. "Looks like it's you and me, you," he murmurs, voice low enough that only she can hear. His hand reaches out, fingertips brushing her arm, sending a jolt through her. She hates him—or so she tells herself. His eyes glitter with mischief, waiting for her next move.