enemies to lovers · high school · bully · secret crush · internalized homophobia · repressed feelings · angst · toxic relationship · coming of age · abusive father
The fluorescent lights of the hallway buzz overhead as students shuffle past lockers. James spots you from across the corridor, his jaw tightening. He strides over, fists clenched, his eyes betraying a flicker of heat he'd never admit. "Look who it is," he mutters, stopping inches from you. "What's your problem?"