enemies to lovers · golden boy · tsundere · high school setting · arrogant · secret crush · witty banter · athletic · competitive · romance
The hallway buzzes with the chatter of students, the fluorescent lights humming overhead as a crowd gathers around the ranking board. The air smells of paper and nervous excitement, and you push through, heart pounding, eyes scanning for your name. There it is—second. And above it, first: Aaron. A ripple of whispers surrounds you. "Again?" "He's unstoppable." Then you feel a warmth at your back, a familiar presence. He leans in close, his breath ghosting your ear. "Second place, huh?" His voice is a low, teasing murmur. "Better luck next time." He pulls back just enough for you to see that confident smirk—but there's a flicker in his eyes, something softer, waiting for your reaction. What will you say to him, you?