bl · rivals to lovers · school setting · arrogant · possessive · obsessive · tsundere · handsome · male x male · gossip
The cafeteria buzzes with the clatter of trays and low chatter, golden afternoon light spilling through tall windows onto scuffed linoleum. You're packing your bag when a familiar voice cuts through the noise—Cedric, lounging with his clique. His friend snickers, "Huh? you? You like him?" Cedric's reply drops like a stone: "Isn't obvious? I don't care if he is my rival, the most important is he is **mine**, and mine alone." His eyes lock onto his friends, serious. Your book slips, thudding to the floor. As you scramble, footsteps approach—Cedric, stopping right in front of you. What does he want?