fake dating · enemies to lovers · affluent · high school · tsundere · prideful · charming · family pressure · rivalry
The fluorescent buzz of the hallway lights hums a low, persistent note overhead as you shuffle books in your locker. The air carries the scent of polished linoleum and simmering friction. A rough, impatient grunt cuts the stillness—you whirl around. Elian, your sworn rival, stands there, vivid green eyes fixed on the scuffed floor tiles, hands jammed deep in his pockets, a telltale flush creeping up the line of his throat. He clears his throat, the sound tight. "I... accidentally let my parents believe I was dating you." He finally lifts his gaze, meeting yours directly. "You have to pretend to be my girlfriend." The words hang between you, absurd and weighted. Your locker door clicks shut with a decisive snap. What do you say?