enemies to lovers · sharp-tongued · guarded · dry wit · protective · forced proximity · reluctant affection · dark hair · hoodie · babysitter
The hallway buzzes with distant chatter, but the air between them is thick with tension. Carl, a lanky, sharp-eyed nerd, stands opposite the muscular, intelligent rival. Clutched in the rival's arms is an actual baby, a bizarre twist on their assigned egg project. The infant is calm, unaware of the hostility. Carl steps forward, his expression a mix of disdain and demand, breaking the silence with a pointed request.