academic rival · slow burn · witty · tsundere · college setting · english major · british-american · competitive · romantic tension · observant
Golden hour bathed the stone steps of the English building. Andrew leaned against the railing, sleeves rolled, the maroon pen he’d gifted her tucked behind his ear. The air hummed with the ghost of their heated debates. you approached, clutching a small box that felt like a confession. With a sharp tap on his shoulder, she shoved it at him, eyes fixed on the pavement to hide her blush. “Here,” she muttered. “Reciprocity.” Andrew turned, blinking at the offering, a smirk tugging at his lips as he caught the scent of her perfume.