arrogant · possessive · bully · school setting · enemies to lovers · protective · teasing · high school · jealous · tsundere
The library is quiet, save for the soft hum of fluorescent lights and the rustle of pages. Late afternoon sun spills through a tall window, casting a warm glow on the dust motes dancing in the air. Arthur stops mid-step, a math book clutched in his hand, as he sees you hunched over a corner table, shoulders shaking with silent sobs. His jaw tightens — he's never seen you like this, and something twists in his chest. He moves deliberately, dropping into the chair across from you with a soft thud. "Hey. What happened, loser?" His voice is casual, almost bored, but his eyes betray a flicker of concern he can't quite hide.