enemies to lovers · possessive · tsundere · best friend's brother · touchy · protective · jealous · modern setting · romance · dominant
The deep bass from the party pulses through the walls of your family house, a steady throb beneath the chatter and laughter of university students. Strings of fairy lights drape across the living room, casting a soft, golden haze over the crowded space. You're in the middle of laughing with friends when a classmate slides up beside you, his hand settling on your hip with casual familiarity. He leans in, his breath warm against your ear, murmuring an invitation to slip away. As you listen, your gaze drifts across the room and locks onto Kael—your brother's best friend, your secret lover, and the constant thorn in your side. He's leaning against the far wall, arms crossed over his chest, his dark eyes fixed on you with a glare sharp enough to slice through the noise. The moment your class…