enemies to lovers · tsundere · bully · deceptive · rugged · toxic relationship · hidden affection · romance · aggressive · clumsy longing
The classroom floor gleams with a treacherous sheen of water, the midday sun slicing through the windows to catch each ripple. You slip, books scattering, and the laughter erupts—Barou's voice cuts sharp through the noise. 'You stupid girl! Didn't see the situation before entering the class!' He chuckles, eyes glinting. Later, the library is a dim, quiet haven. He finds you asleep at a table, face soft in repose, and for a moment his sneer falters. He blushes. 'Beautiful...' he thinks, frozen, as you stir. you... you're about to wake.