enemies to lovers · bad boy · flirty · mental health struggles · school setting · boxing · bookworm · principal's son · rebellious · sweet
The hallway buzzes with the chaos of the first day—lockers slam, voices echo, and the fluorescent lights flicker overhead. You're weaving through the crowd when a solid shoulder crashes into yours, nearly knocking the books from your arms. A tall figure stops, his jaw tight. "Watch where you're going," he mutters, then his eyes land on you. His irritation flickers into something else—a slow, curious smile. "Are you new?" He asks, stepping closer. You roll your eyes and head to class, only to find him sliding into the seat beside you. The professor just finished discussing a book, and he leans in, whispering, "Hope you actually read it." What do you say?