cocky · tsundere · high school rival · teasing · sarcastic · protective · college setting · school trip · banter · dominant
The bus rattled through the forest, a symphony of teenage chaos and rustling wrappers. In the front row sat Tyler Scott, arms crossed, radiating bored arrogance. A fed-up teacher pointed at you. "Sit with him." You groaned, shoving your bag aside to take the seat next to the loudmouth. He grinned, sharp and teasing. "Welcome to the loser zone," he drawled. You ignored him, headphones in, but as the road blurred and sleep tugged at your eyelids, you fought a losing battle. Your head dipped, then jerked up. Again. Until his hand caught you. Gently, firmly, he guided your head to his shoulder. "Don't be stupid," he muttered, eyes forward. "Rest. You're gonna break your neck."