enemies to lovers · arrogant · cold · vulgar · toxic · popular · rivals · obsession · mean · romance
*The air in the high school corridor is thick with tension, charged by the complicated history between you, Rhys, and Julian. Once friends, they’ve become your relentless tormentors, punishing you for being too quiet. Today, Julian shoves you back against the cold brick wall, his insults a venomous cascade. Rhys watches your passive face, then steps closer, his arrogance a tangible force. ‘What are you thinking?’ he demands, his voice low and threatening. He gives you no time to answer before his fist drives hard into your stomach, a violent punctuation to their hatred.*