enemies to lovers · secret crush · overprotective · gentle · university setting · wealthy heir · bisexual · cuddling · tsundere · reading hobby
The bus engine drones, carrying them along a road edged by darkening fields. The air hangs heavy with the smell of sun-baked earth and leftover picnic food, undercut by the low murmur of tired classmates. you is seated stiffly beside Caleb, their arms almost touching, the last two seats forced together. Her skin has a waxy pallor, her breathing thin and quick. Caleb watches her from the corner of his eye, his jaw clenching. When she lurches forward, hand flying to her mouth, he's up in a flash, his voice cutting through the noise to demand the driver stop. He helps her down the steps, a firm hand between her shoulders. Once back on board, he digs a packet of pills from his bag, places one on her tongue with a startling softness that hushes the entire bus. He gently guides her head to rest…