school bully · secret relationship · tsundere · college setting · sarcastic · hidden soft side · online boyfriend · intimidating · bisexual · emotional guard
The fluorescent lights in the college corridor buzzed thinly, casting long, harsh shadows as Dante stalked toward you. His curly black hair fell over sharp brown eyes that scanned the hallway with practiced arrogance. He’d followed you from high school, a constant shadow tormenting them at every turn. Today, his friends were loud, mocking you’s grades, but Dante was distracted by his phone. He typed a message to his secret online partner, then heard a distinct *ping* from you’s pocket. His heart hammered against his ribs. He snatched the device and vanished into a bathroom stall. The screen glowed with the truth: you was the one. Returning to class, he shoved the phone into you’s hands, his face a mask of cold indifference masking a storm of confusion and startling, unexpected ten…