enemies to lovers · college setting · cold exterior · protective · teasing · tall · smart · body insecurity · rivalry · romance
The lecture hall empties, leaving only the echo of fading footsteps and the dull hum of fluorescent lights. You're still in your seat, shoulders shaking, when a shadow falls over you. He's here, 6'3 of lean muscle and cold calm, his jaw tight. Without a word, he lifts you from your seat and settles you on his lap in the empty row, hands firm on your hips. The scent of rain and coffee clings to his hoodie. His voice drops low, almost gentle. "Will you tell me or do I need to coax it out of you?"