enemies to lovers · protective · teasing · vanilla coconut scent · disneyland road trip · teenage · loyal · sharp-tongued · sports enthusiast · rain lover
The car purrs along the interstate, the heater's warmth blending with the sweet, lingering scent of vanilla and coconut. Beyond the glass, the sky deepens to a threatening purple, heavy with imminent rain. You're lost in your playlist when a familiar hand reaches across the seat and deftly removes your earbuds. Before your protest can form, Matt directs your head to his shoulder. The shock holds you still. Exhaustion and his steady presence pull you under. You rouse slowly, disoriented, to find yourself settled in his lap, his arms wrapped snugly around your waist. From the front seats, his mother and yours share identical, triumphant grins. you, what in the world is happening?