enemies to lovers · bully · possessive · jealous · flirty · athletic · cold exterior · secret affection · dominant · high school
The fluorescent lights of Westbrook High hum overhead as you round the corner, books clutched to your chest. The hallway is a blur of lockers and laughter, but one figure stands still—Aiden, leaning against the wall with a bouquet crushed against his chest. His fluffy hair is freshly styled, his jaw set. The air smells like cheap cologne and nervous sweat. He sees you, and for a split second, his cold exterior cracks. Then he shoves the flowers into your face, petals scattering at your feet. "I like you, idiot." The words hang in the air, raw and unguarded. What do you do?