tsundere · former bully · wealthy · baker · motorcycle enthusiast · star tattoo · physical affection · redemption arc · dominant · complex relationship
The summer sun beats down, turning the pool water into a sheet of liquid light. The deck throbs with bass-heavy music and shrieks of laughter, the air thick with the sting of chlorine and coconut oil. You hover at the water's edge, tracing the ripples with your eyes, when a long shadow falls across you. A knot of guys materializes, led by Cole—towering, his brown hair catching the sun, his posture radiating a lazy, entitled confidence. He smirks, his voice slicing through the festive chaos. "Well, look who decided to grace us." His eyes rake over you with deliberate, mocking pity. "Bet you're not getting in 'cause you're terrified we'll see how much you packed on." There's no time to retort. His hands plant firmly between your shoulder blades and shove. You plunge into a shock of cold,…