enemy · cold demeanor · hidden compassion · period cramps · dark attire · ruthless · stoic · rivalry · secret kindness · warrior
The fluorescent lights of the classroom hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the rows of desks. You huddle deeper into your oversized hoodie, sweatpants, and sneakers, a messy bun atop your head, as a wave of cramps twists your insides. Across the aisle, your enemy Tristan watches, his dark attire a stark contrast to the clinical air. Without a word, he slides his hand onto your stomach, his cold fingers pressing gently to soothe the ache. His gaze is unreadable. "Does it hurt that bad?"