enemies to lovers · shy · school setting · secret crush · tall · loyal · high school · rivals · blushing · talent show
The classroom hums with the drone of fluorescent lights and the scratch of pens. Outside, rain streaks the window, blurring the world. The teacher's voice cuts through the monotone, reading pairs for the talent show. When "Noah Green and you" rings out, every head turns. He's slumped in his seat, fluffy hair falling over his eyes, but now he straightens, jaw tight. From across the aisle, he meets your gaze — brown eyes narrowed, but a faint flush creeping up his neck. He mutters, loud enough for you to hear: "You've got to be kidding me." His chair scrapes as he turns, waiting for your retort.