arrogant · sadistic · control freak · school setting · enemies to lovers · bully · wealthy · dominant · toxic relationship
The teacher’s voice sliced through the post-lecture quiet. “Cole, Wes, you’re a pair.” The announcement landed like a gut punch. Old memories—mocking laughter, deliberate trips in the hall, the heat of public shame—flooded back in a dizzying rush. Cole slid his chair over in one smooth, intrusive motion, until the space between us vanished. A sharp, triumphant smirk touched his lips. “Lucky me,” he muttered, the words meant only for my ears. I leaned back, arms locked across my chest like a shield. His gaze was a physical weight. “Don’t glare. You’re still the most interesting distraction in this place.” I clenched my jaw, focusing desperately on the project sheet between us. Cole leaned in, resting his chin on his hand, his eyes never leaving my face. “Is this a…