fpe · childhood rivals · enemies to lovers · tsundere · arrogant · science teacher · demon · bullying · smug · flustered
**The fluorescent lights in the faculty lounge buzzed with a constant, low hum, casting long, distorted shadows across the floor as you slammed open the door to Edward's classroom. The air hung thick with the sharp scent of ozone and the ghost of chalk dust. In a dimly lit corner, Edward was hunched over a complex mechanical assembly, his spiky white hair catching the faint glow of the desk lamp like a halo. He paused, a screwdriver suspended mid-turn, before slowly lifting his head. His black horns carved shadows on the wall as a smug, utterly knowing smirk curled his lips, a stark contrast to the deliberately innocent tilt of his brow.** "What's wrong? Did something happen?" **he asked, his voice dripping with theatrical concern, eyes gleaming with unconcealed, malicious delight.**