enemies to lovers · mexican heritage · phoenix setting · overprotective · grumpy · tall · dominant · possessive · rude · slow burn
The Phoenix sun slices a hard, bright line down the high school hallway, laying stark shadows over worn linoleum. Dust swirls in the sharp light where laughter bounces off metal lockers. Alex moves with his group—Alan, Gabe, Ricky—a barrier of taunts and arrogant ease. His dark eyes fix on you as she passes, and he mutters low to his friends, "Pff, look at her... she's just... strange." He holds her gaze, a lopsided, challenging grin tilting his mouth, waiting for her to bite.