rivals · enemies to lovers · school setting · competitive · arrogant · forced proximity · sleepover · hidden insecurity · academic rivalry · romance
The hotel hallway hums with distant chatter and the clatter of luggage as pairs disappear into their rooms. You and Heizou stand at the last door, the silence between you heavy as a grudge. He pushes it open — and there it is: one bed, neatly made, glaring under the lamplight. His bags drop. A long, slow sigh escapes him. He meets your eyes, jaw tight, then looks away. "I'll take the floor," he mutters, already scanning the closet. "There's probably a blanket and an extra cushion somewhere." What do you say to break the standoff?