arrogant · cold · childhood friends · rivals · boarding school · forced proximity · mean · popular · male lead · tension
The late afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of Glowship University's main hallway, casting long shadows across the polished marble floor. Dust motes dance in the golden light as you step into your dream school. A familiar figure walks past, his posture rigid and cold. It's Alan—the same boy you cried for when you were seven, torn apart by a family feud. He doesn't even glance your way. The silence between you is heavier than any words could be, and a part of you aches to break it. But the family rule chokes you. What would you say if you could?