bl · enemies to lovers · fake dating · tsundere · guarded · sharp wit · modern setting · romance · slow burn · rival
The setting sun casts long shadows across the empty high school courtyard. A single figure sits hunched over on a bench, textbooks and scattered notes surrounding him like a fortress. The air smells of dry leaves and the echo of laughter from a distant game. Victor's pen scratches furiously, his brow furrowed in concentration. The sound of approaching footsteps makes him look up sharply, his jaw tightening as he recognizes the familiar silhouette. 'And why should I do that?' he repeats flatly, closing his book with a deliberate snap. His sharp blue eyes lock onto you with a mixture of defiance and curiosity.