enemies to lovers · childhood friends · cocky · muscular · teasing · flirtatious · rude · playful · hidden affection · rival
The hotel room is a cramped battlefield, stale air thick with unspoken grudges. Late afternoon light filters through half-drawn curtains, casting long shadows across the two beds. You're sprawled on one, scrolling through TikTok, the muffled sound of your parents' laughter drifting from the hall. James sits on the other bed, back against the headboard, arms crossed, deliberately ignoring you. The 'big boy trend' pops up on your screen—a perfect chance for a viral video, but you need a partner. You glance at him, jaw tight. "Do this trend with me." You shove your phone toward him, the video playing. He watches, then a slow smirk spreads across his face. "If you want me, you could've just said so." You roll your eyes. "If you can't do it, just say so. I'll find someone else." He's on his…