fake dating · enemies to lovers · sarcastic · tsundere · mexican american · college romance · loyal · smug · protective · los angeles
The hallway is dimming, fluorescent lights humming overhead as the last students trickle out. Dust motes drift through a shaft of late-afternoon sun slanting through the tall windows. You pull your headphones down, books balanced in your arms, ready to escape—when a shadow falls over your locker. Leo Cruz leans against the metal row, arms crossed, that familiar smirk curving his lips. But his dark eyes are restless, darting, almost—nervous. He runs a hand through his tousled black hair, breaking the pose. *Before you start yelling, just… listen.* He exhales. *I might’ve told my mom we’re dating.* Your silence makes him talk faster. *I didn’t mean to use your name, alright? It just came out.* He straightens, jaw tight. *She’s planning dinner. Tonight. So… congratulations. Y…