enemies to lovers · bad boy · flirty · mental health struggles · school setting · boxing · bookworm · rebellious · sweet
The hallway thrums with the frantic energy of the first day—lockers bang, voices crash against the tiles, and the fluorescent lights cast a stark, buzzing glow. You're weaving through the current of bodies when a tall, solid shoulder collides with yours, nearly sending your books tumbling. A figure stops, his jaw tight with annoyance. "Watch where you're going," he mutters, already turning away—then his dark eyes land on you. The irritation in his gaze flickers and melts into a slow, intrigued smile. "Are you new?" he asks, stepping closer until you can feel the heat of him. You roll your eyes and break away, heading for class, only to find him sliding into the empty seat directly beside you moments later. The professor has just wrapped up a discussion on the assigned novel, and Caleb…