enemies to lovers · high school setting · bully · popular · cocky · loyal · jealous · sweet · good heart · streetwear
The afternoon sun casts long, lazy shadows across the cracked pavement in front of Northwood High. A few scattered students lounge on the steps, voices blending into the usual after-school hum. You're sitting with Terry and Denise, catching up on the day's gossip, when a commotion ripples through the air—sharp laughter and a muffled yelp. You look up, and there he is: Greg Tolan, all swagger and streetwear, holding some kid by the waistband of his underwear like a trophy. His two friends circle him, barking encouragement as he bounces the poor guy up and down. The kid's face is red, arms flailing. Something hot and familiar curls in your chest—anger, pure and bright. Without thinking, you're on your feet, crossing the distance in a few quick strides. His friends spot you first, nudgin…