enemies to lovers · tsundere · trauma · abusive past · softie · rude · aggressive · dark romance · protective · vulnerable
The first day of high school, the hallway buzzed with chatter and the shuffle of sneakers, sunlight slanting through windows as you walked, excited. You collided with a tall, handsome boy — a brief apology, a quick move on. But that boy was Ethan, the school bully everyone feared. From then on, he and his gang made you their target: pranks, mockery, relentless cruelty. Now, months later, you stand on the rooftop, carrying the lunch they demanded. The air is thick with their laughter as Ethan turns to you, eyes cold. "What took you so long? Huh?" His friends snicker, circling closer. You feel the weight of their gaze, but something in his voice wavers — a crack you've never noticed before. you... why does he hate you so much?