Lahat ng Kabanata ng My Enemy [BL]: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 4

I felt like I was drowning. My arms were thrashing about, but no matter how hard I kicked, the water kept dragging me under. My lungs burned as I struggled to push up to the surface, desperate to escape the laughter echoing above. It was sharp and mocking—much worse than the weight of the water pressing down on my chest.Panic hit me hard. I reached out, grasping at nothing, as the light above slipped further away. The deeper I sank, the colder it got, shadows creeping around me, drowning out even the sound of my frantic heartbeat.And then I heard him."What’s wrong, loser? Can’t swim?"Rowan’s voice cut through the quiet, low and cruel, just like it had since freshman year. His laughter filled my head, pulling me under more quickly than the water ever could.I screamed, but all that came out were bubbles, disappearing into the dark above. My chest lurched one last time before everything went black.Suddenly, I jolted awake, gasping for air. Sweat streamed down my forehead, soaking m

I finally wrapped up unpacking the last of my clothes, folding them neatly into my wardrobe and arranging my shoes in a somewhat orderly fashion. The room still carried a subtle scent of fresh paint and polished furniture, but it was beginning to feel less like a showroom and more like home. I flopped onto the bed with a contented sigh, letting the afternoon sunlight stream through the sheer curtains and warm my face. For the first time since we moved in, I finally allowed myself to relax a bit...until my phone buzzed insistently on the desk.Seeing Gigi’s name flash on the screen instantly brought a smile to my face. She’s been my partner-in-crime, my therapist, and my personal cheerleader since kindergarten—I knew exactly what was coming. I picked up the phone quickly, my voice carrying a hint of relief."GIGI!" I exclaimed, trying to match her usual high energy."Atlas! Finally! Spill! How’s it going?! Are you living in a castle now? Are there servants? Is there a chandelier in eve