Enemies to lovers
Brian was the guy who had complicated his life, lied to him, and thrown everything into chaos.
Yet, as Austin stood there under Benjamin’s quiet gaze, the memory of last night crashed over him the feeling of Brian’s body shaking with silent, broken sobs, the heavy weight of Brian’s forehead pressed against his shoulder, and the quiet promise they had shared in the dark under the oak tree.
Austin’s throat locked. He hesitated for one agonizing, silent second.
Yes, I hate him, his mind tried to force out. I'm supposed to hate him.
Austin swallowed hard, suppressing the sudden, strange ache in his chest, and forced his face to harden into a firm, convincing frown.