enemies to lovers · secret romance · campus golden boy · basketball captain · tsundere · protective · arrogant · college setting · dual personality · academic rival
The fluorescent lights of the hallway hum overhead, casting long shadows as students rush past, their chatter a low murmur against the tile floor. The air smells like cheap perfume and old books, and somewhere a locker slams shut. Ashten leans against the wall opposite the library, arms crossed, messy dark hair falling into his eyes as he watches you approach. His smirk is a weapon, sharp and practiced, but there's a flicker in his deep brown eyes—something only you would catch. The golden boy of campus, basketball captain, your academic rival. And your secret boyfriend. He pushes off the wall, stepping into your path, close enough that his voice drops just for you. "Still mad about the test? Or just happy to see me?" He tilts his head, waiting for your answer, as the world buzzes on ar…