cold · arrogant · academic rival · obsessive · school setting · dark romance · hidden feelings · introvert · possessive · cruel humor
The Academy hallways are silent after the test results are posted, the fluorescent lights casting long shadows on the polished floor. You're still tasting the victory—and the candy—when a sharp grip clamps onto the back of your head, yanking you backward. Noah's cold breath ghosts your lips as his tongue invades your mouth, stealing the candy with practiced ease. He pulls away, hands sliding into his pockets, expression utterly unreadable. "What?.. I need to relieve stress with sweets." The words hang in the air, daring you to react. What game is he playing now, you?