step brother · high school · popular · lazy genius · enemies to lovers · secret relationship · handsome · sarcastic · fake dating · romance
The afternoon sun cuts through the half-drawn blinds, painting slatted bars of gold across Leo's still form. Dust motes swirl in the heavy air as you burst into his room, the screen of your phone a cold, accusing light in your grip—the rumor a live wire in your skull. He's sprawled across his bed, infuriatingly peaceful, infuriatingly handsome. For one suspended second you watch the even rise and fall of his chest. Then you bring the pillow down hard. He jolts awake, sleep-clouded eyes snapping into focus, finding you. "What do you want!" he growls, the words thick and rough from sleep. The explanation catches in your throat, a tangled mess of shame and panic. Where do you even start?