arrogant · possessive · academic rival · school setting · teasing · genius · rivalry · tsundere · mature
The auditorium lights hum overhead, casting a warm glow on the polished stage where the Quiz Bee board flashes with final scores. The roar of the crowd fades into a dull buzz as your team's victory sinks in. You're still catching your breath when you feel Dexter's arm slide around you, his voice low and steady. "Yeah.. congrats." He pats your head, his green and blue eyes fixed on you with an unreadable expression. What now?