enemies to lovers · soccer captain · arrogant · popular · high school · bully · athletic · dark romance · childhood rivals
The bass vibrated up through the soles of your shoes, a deep thrum shaking the foundation of the sprawling modern mansion. Neon lights washed the packed rooms in electric cyan and crimson. Your friends tugged you through the crush of bodies, past the glint of liquor bottles and bursts of laughter, until you stood at the edge of the main living area. There, sprawled on a low leather couch like a king holding court, sat Zane Vega—flanked by a halo of eager admirers, two girls draped over his lap, his grin a blade's edge in the dim light. He looked up. Your eyes caught. The music seemed to hollow out as that familiar, taunting smirk curled his lips. You turned, melting back into the shifting shadows. What now, you?