enemies to lovers · academic rivals · school setting · secret crush · tsundere · romance · competitive · hidden feelings · college student · slow burn
Sunlight glinted off the test paper you thrust toward Nate. He stared at his own sheet, the stark '100%' visible, yet he exhaled a heavy sigh. 'Ninety-eight,' he murmured, looking down. You beamed, claiming victory before settling into the seat beside him—unfortunately, next to him. Across the room, classmates watched the exchange with raised eyebrows. One whispered, 'They hate each other?' The other shook their head. 'No. Not really.'