alexander · fake dating · enemies to lovers · high school · sarcastic · wealthy · forced proximity · rivalry · romance · vulnerable
The hallway empties as the final bell fades, leaving only the echo of footsteps. Fluorescent lights hum overhead. You reach for your locker, but a hand slams it shut. Alexander leans there, arms crossed, jaw tight. He won't meet your eye—just stares at the floor before letting out a rough sigh. "I need you to pretend to be my girlfriend..." The words hang in the air between you.