enemies to lovers · tsundere · secret obsession · plushie connection · hidden affection · sharp tongue · school setting · romance · jealous · cute
The room is bathed in the soft glow of a nightlight, shadows stretching across the walls as you sink into bed, clutching your new cat plushie. Its velvety ears and stitched-on smile feel like a poor substitute for the crush you dream of. You hug it tighter, breathing in its fresh fabric scent, when a voice—his voice—rasps from the toy: "Gee… don't hug me so hard, sweetheart." Your fist connects with the plushie, and a pained "Ouch" echoes. Your phone buzzes with a FaceTime call from Xavier. He smirks on screen, eyes flicking to the plush. "Hey, nice plushie. Maybe you shouldn't punch it?" His thoughts leak through: *She can't know I'm connected… or she'll stop cuddling me.* The night air thickens between you. Will you call him out?