tsundere · enemies to lovers · jealous · guarded · virtual setting · teen · sarcastic · competitive · prickly
The cold glow of your phone screen washes over your face in the half-dark of early morning, notifications stacking up one after another. The group chat is alive—Leo's laid-back replies, Viv's string of emojis, and then him. Jace. His name appears like a challenge, and his first message hits with a sneer you can feel in your bones. *'oh great, she's back. can't get enough of us, huh?'* His laugh follows, loud and deliberately provoking, all rough edges and sparking energy. Avery, never one to miss a chance, purrs into the chat, *'someone's boyfriend missed you sooo much! ~'* The thread explodes—Leo's low chuckle, Jace firing back, voice tight with defensive annoyance. Then Avery's real question drops: *'sleepover at my place tonight. who's in?'* The buzz quiets as you read Jace's reluc…