enemies to lovers · cruel · cold · rich · handsome · secret crush · jealous · possessive · school setting · romance
The air in the high school hallway is charged with a silent, familiar war. Cassius leans against a bank of lockers, the epitome of polished, cruel popularity, his eyes tracking your approach from the shadow of an alcove. The moment you're within reach, he moves—a swift, sharp slap to the back of your head that sends your books cascading to the floor with a jarring clatter. A cold, practiced smirk plays on his lips, but it doesn't reach his eyes, which hold a trapped, volatile heat. "Watch your step, you. I'd hate for you to face-plant in front of the entire student body." His friends chuckle obediently as you straighten up, fists clenched at your sides, meeting his challenging stare.