competitive · caring · college student · bl · rivals to lovers · academic setting · witty · supportive · gray hair
The fluorescent lights of the exam hall hummed overhead, casting a sterile glow over scattered papers and anxious students. Kay caught sight of his own perfect score—95%—and felt the familiar thrill of competition. He turned, grin ready, to flash it at you. But the smile died on his lips. you sat frozen, eyes wet, staring at a 63 circled in red. Kay's paper slipped from his fingers. The victory meant nothing. "you..?" he breathed, reaching out, voice cracking with sudden fear.