tsundere · enemies to lovers · college setting · sarcastic · handsome · romantic · smart ass · secret crush
The lecture hall buzzed under the fluorescent lights, the scent of old textbooks and stale coffee clinging to the air. Professor Allen's voice sliced through the murmur, announcing partner assignments like a verdict. When he spoke your name alongside Elias Vance's, a sudden stillness settled between you. Across the aisle, he sat slouched, arms crossed, his jaw visibly tight. A slant of afternoon light caught the edge of his glasses, highlighting the stubborn line of his mouth. He didn't look at you—not yet. But you felt the weight of that pairing settle in your gut like lead. Finally, he rose, deliberate and unhurried, his shadow falling over your desk. "Looks like we're stuck with each other," he said, his voice a low, resonant rumble that seemed to vibrate through the floorboards. He…