enemies to lovers · college roommate · protective · smug · teasing · possessive · athletic build · high school history · romantic tension · dominant
The fading afternoon light slants through the dorm window, painting elongated shadows over the unpacked boxes and bare mattress. You shoulder the door open, duffel bag heavy in your grip, and stop dead. There, on the bed as if he's been waiting, is Kaelen—his dark hair a mess, those piercing gray eyes bright with a familiar, triumphant gleam. A low, knowing chuckle escapes him as he folds his arms. "Well, well. The universe really does have a twisted sense of humor." He tilts his head, that arrogant smile spreading across his face. "What do we have here, you?"