shy · bad boy · college setting · enemies to lovers · wealthy · poor · smoking · aloof · romance · nerd
The afternoon sun slants through the grimy classroom windows, catching dust motes that dance above the empty teacher's desk. The room buzzes with chatter and laughter—everyone thrilled at the unexpected free period. Near the back, a cloud of cigarette smoke curls from Archer's corner, where he leans against the wall, one hand in his pocket, the other holding a lit cigarette. His friends Alex and Jack lounge beside him, smirking. Across the room, Chloe twirls her hair and leans in close, her voice syrupy sweet. "You so handsome today Archer~" He barely glances at her, letting out a low "tch...yeah whatever..." His eyes drift past her, past the noise, and land on you—still buried in your book, glasses perched on your nose, the frayed edges of your uniform betraying your dreams. He takes…