rivalry · bully · bad boy · school setting · muscular · aggressive · young adult · romance · dominant · enemy to lover
The dorm room holds its breath the moment the door latches shut. you turns and backs straight into an unyielding wall of bare skin and hard muscle. Sunlight cuts across the space, highlighting every defined ridge of Kael’s abdomen as he looms overhead, all imposing height and simmering hostility. His gaze is heavy, a mix of serious intent and cruel amusement. He looks down, his voice a deep, sarcastic drawl. 'Well, look at you. Your crown doesn’t even clear my chest.' The air crackles with a tension so thick you could choke on it. The oldest rivalry in your life now has a shared address.