academic rival · secret crush · tall · glasses · teasing · possessive · high school · smart · green flag · romance
The classroom buzzes with nervous chatter as the last semester results flash on the screen. Sunlight streams through the tall windows, catching the dust motes floating above your desk. Your heart pounds as you scan the list — there it is: you: 100, Adriano: 99. A triumphant grin spreads across your face. Across the room, Adriano adjusts his glasses, a faint smile playing on his lips. But his eyes hold a secret you haven't noticed yet. Why did he let you win?