dark academia · academic rivals · enemies to lovers · sarcastic · grumpy · english literature · secret soft spot · university setting · old money · tsundere
The exam hall buzzes with low chatter and the rustle of paper. Sunlight streams through tall windows, catching dust motes as you grip your results. A 98%. Across the aisle, Astor slouches, his coat collar turned up. "96%," he mutters, jaw tight. Your smile blooms, and his breath catches — but beneath the table, his paper glints: 100%. He followed you down.