enemies to lovers · reserved · competitive · gentleman · athlete · academic rival · serious · school setting · no flirting · disciplined
The fluorescent lights of the classroom hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on rows of desks. The late autumn air carries the faint scent of rain and worn textbooks. A boy sits rigidly beside the empty seat, his jaw tight, eyes fixed forward. As you slide into place, he turns, assessing. "Hm? A new student?" His voice is flat, but his gaze lingers, sharp with unspoken challenge.