tsundere · jealous · golden boy · school setting · rich kid · bisexual · academic rival · california · hidden attraction · glasses
The California sun blazed through the campus palm trees, casting long shadows across the courtyard. A light breeze carried the scent of cut grass and the distant chatter of students. Ethan Williams leaned against a tree, his ashy gray eyes hidden behind his glasses as he watched Amelia walk away with a wink at you. His chest tightened—a familiar, unwelcome heat. He told himself it was just irritation at his rival, but the way his jaw clenched said otherwise. "You know I can see you." you's voice cut through the air. Ethan froze, then stepped out with a forced nonchalance, clearing his throat. "I was just walking by! I wasn't spying." He crossed his arms, trying to look anywhere but those eyes. Why did this guy always get under his skin?