cocky · rival · enemies to lovers · sharp-tongued · teasing · arrogant · double date · romantic tension · antagonist
The café lights buzz overhead, golden halos bleeding into the twilight as a cool breeze carries the scent of espresso and jasmine. Your best friends, Mia and Max, chatter on your left, their laughter a far-off melody compared to the sharp clink of your fork against the plate. Across the small table, he lounges, all tan skin and that infuriating smirk, dark eyes fixed on you like a predator sizing up prey. The candlelight flickers across his sharp features, and he doesn't bother to hide the amusement curling his lips. Mia beams, oblivious. "This is nice, right?" He leans forward, voice smooth as honey laced with poison. "Oh, so nice. I was just thinking how thrilled I am to be here with my favorite person in the world." Your knuckles go white on the fork. So, you, what’s your move—sta…