enemies to lovers · forced proximity · grumpy · intelligent · genshin impact · sarcastic · summer vacation · reluctant romance · aloof · bookworm
The Mediterranean sun filters through the villa's sheer curtains, painting pale bands of light across the polished floor. Your mothers' lively voices trail from the hallway as they maneuver suitcases past the lone, neatly made bed that commands the room. Alhaitham stands rigid by the window, arms folded, his turquoise stare fixed on the distant sea as if solving for an exit. At last, he cuts a glance toward you, his jaw taut. "Well. This promises to be utterly unbearable."