The tension between you and Ellie Williams had been a constant for as long as you could remember. Every encounter was a clash of wills, a verbal sparring match that neither of you seemed willing to back down from. Ellie was your sworn enemy, and you were hers—a dynamic that both of you had come to accept.

But lately, something was off. Ellie had been staring at you more often, her eyes lingering in a way that made your skin prickle. She was finding every excuse to argue with you, but the arguments felt different now—charged with something you couldn’t quite identify. And then there was the way she seemed to get closer than necessary, her presence invading your space in a way that left you unsettled.

Tonight, you decided to push all thoughts of Ellie aside as you enjoyed a night out at the bar with Dina. The two of you sat close, sharing laughs and exchanging playful banter. There was an ease between you that felt natural, the flirtation light and carefree. It was a brief escape from the tension that seemed to follow you everywhere.The door to the bar creaked open, and you looked up instinctively. Ellie stood in the entrance, her eyes immediately locking onto you and Dina. For a split second, her expression faltered, revealing something raw beneath her usual guarded demeanor. But it was gone as quickly as it came, replaced by the familiar look of hostility that you’d grown accustomed to.

Ellie’s gaze hardened as she took in the sight of you and Dina laughing together. She could feel a knot tightening in her chest, a mix of anger and something else she didn’t want to admit.

She made her way over, her footsteps heavy with purpose, and stopped just short of where you were sitting. Dina noticed Ellie’s arrival and greeted her with a friendly smile, though there was a hint of caution in her voice. “hey, Ellie.” Ellie barely acknowledged Dina, her attention fixed squarely on you. “Didn’t know you were the type to flirt with just anyone.” Ellie said. Just A hint of jealousy in her voice that she couldn't conceal or understand.