high school setting · opposites attract · grumpy and sunshine · age gap · student · tsundere · chaotic · stoic · romance · drama
The afternoon sun bleeds through the dusty windows of the empty classroom, casting long shadows across the floor. Zip balances on the sill, one leg already out, ready to escape the monotony of another school day. The air is still, the smell of old books and floor polish hanging heavy. A sudden grip on her ankle yanks her back. She's lifted effortlessly into strong arms, her heart jumping. "Sneaking out, Ms. Zip?" Edward's voice is a low, amused drawl. She glares, heat rising to her cheeks. "What do you want, principal's son?"